Financial Aid
Average net price
$7,583
% receiving grants
78%
% receiving federal loans
2%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,212 |
| $30–48k | $6,232 |
| $48–75k | $8,420 |
| $75–110k | $9,679 |
| $110k+ | $11,096 |
Federal loans disbursed to 186 students totaling $598,364.
- • Average net price $7,583 — below $10k/yr.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Lamar County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$756/mo
1 bedroom
$785/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
129
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)