Financial Aid
Average net price
$21,046
% receiving grants
100%
% receiving federal loans
78%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $6,662 |
| $30–48k | $41,141 |
| $48–75k | $21,326 |
| $75–110k | $24,302 |
| $110k+ | $26,526 |
Federal loans disbursed to 2,376 students totaling $25,141,297.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Rensselaer County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$1,217/mo
1 bedroom
$1,417/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,702/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
50
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)