Financial Aid
Average net price
$21,071
% receiving grants
98%
% receiving federal loans
43%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $2,889 |
| $30–48k | $12,053 |
| $48–75k | $15,033 |
| $75–110k | $19,796 |
| $110k+ | $25,173 |
Federal loans disbursed to 1,273 students totaling $7,510,617.
- • Low-income families pay $2,889 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (St. Mary's County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$1,394/mo
1 bedroom
$1,672/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,833/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
96
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
No
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)