Financial Aid
Average net price
$3,832
% receiving grants
100%
% receiving federal loans
6%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $900 |
| $30–48k | $2,153 |
| $48–75k | $5,307 |
| $75–110k | $7,701 |
| $110k+ | — |
- • Average net price $3,832 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $900 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Howard County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$918/mo
1 bedroom
$924/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,173/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026