Financial Aid
Average net price
$5,249
% receiving grants
96%
% receiving federal loans
4%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,444 |
| $30–48k | $3,636 |
| $48–75k | $5,220 |
| $75–110k | $7,594 |
| $110k+ | $10,354 |
Federal loans disbursed to 304 students totaling $1,074,049.
- • Average net price $5,249 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $3,444 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Roane County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$912/mo
1 bedroom
$918/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,092/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
120
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)