Financial Aid
Average net price
$5,609
% receiving grants
56%
% receiving federal loans
14%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,811 |
| $30–48k | $3,941 |
| $48–75k | $6,411 |
| $75–110k | $10,968 |
| $110k+ | $17,700 |
Federal loans disbursed to 3,097 students totaling $9,431,524.
- • Average net price $5,609 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $3,811 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (El Paso County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$1,196/mo
1 bedroom
$1,464/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,735/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
2,564
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)