Financial Aid
Average net price
$6,568
% receiving grants
93%
% receiving federal loans
3%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,085 |
| $30–48k | $4,194 |
| $48–75k | $6,369 |
| $75–110k | $7,966 |
| $110k+ | $9,114 |
Federal loans disbursed to 479 students totaling $1,555,042.
- • Average net price $6,568 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $4,085 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Knox County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$1,177/mo
1 bedroom
$1,184/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,471/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
263
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)