Financial Aid
Average net price
$21,782
% receiving grants
90%
% receiving federal loans
70%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $21,727 |
| $30–48k | $22,460 |
| $48–75k | $23,239 |
| $75–110k | $23,432 |
| $110k+ | $26,655 |
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Hidalgo County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$842/mo
1 bedroom
$847/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,060/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
26
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)