Financial Aid
Average net price
$4,065
% receiving grants
80%
% receiving federal loans
15%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,344 |
| $30–48k | $2,087 |
| $48–75k | $5,076 |
| $75–110k | $7,753 |
| $110k+ | $7,248 |
Federal loans disbursed to 721 students totaling $2,344,280.
- • Average net price $4,065 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $3,344 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Richland County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$671/mo
1 bedroom
$773/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$973/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
57
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)