Financial Aid
Average net price
$14,737
% receiving grants
66%
% receiving federal loans
46%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,474 |
| $30–48k | $13,389 |
| $48–75k | $15,540 |
| $75–110k | $21,366 |
| $110k+ | $24,101 |
Federal loans disbursed to 18,673 students totaling $111,449,677.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Walker County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$857/mo
1 bedroom
$1,097/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,210/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
1,351
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)