Financial Aid
Average net price
$23,651
% receiving grants
85%
% receiving federal loans
61%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $23,735 |
| $30–48k | $23,036 |
| $48–75k | $23,836 |
| $75–110k | $28,757 |
| $110k+ | $28,245 |
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Cameron County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$773/mo
1 bedroom
$866/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,047/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
58
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)