Financial Aid
Average net price
$5,396
% receiving grants
91%
% receiving federal loans
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Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,286 |
| $30–48k | $4,304 |
| $48–75k | $6,567 |
| $75–110k | $6,796 |
| $110k+ | $6,815 |
- • Average net price $5,396 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $4,286 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Shelby County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$1,060/mo
1 bedroom
$1,154/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,274/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
185
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)