Financial Aid
Average net price
$17,588
% receiving grants
83%
% receiving federal loans
62%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,820 |
| $30–48k | $17,983 |
| $48–75k | $18,964 |
| $75–110k | $22,710 |
| $110k+ | $23,053 |
Federal loans disbursed to 26,961 students totaling $218,623,504.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Knox County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$1,177/mo
1 bedroom
$1,184/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,471/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
686
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)