Financial Aid
Average net price
$5,748
% receiving grants
98%
% receiving federal loans
20%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,671 |
| $30–48k | $3,524 |
| $48–75k | $5,103 |
| $75–110k | $7,596 |
| $110k+ | $9,860 |
Federal loans disbursed to 2,584 students totaling $8,348,072.
- • Average net price $5,748 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $3,671 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Pulaski County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$662/mo
1 bedroom
$706/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$926/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
201
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)