Financial Aid
Average net price
$6,380
% receiving grants
55%
% receiving federal loans
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Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $5,640 |
| $30–48k | $5,354 |
| $48–75k | $7,252 |
| $75–110k | $5,570 |
| $110k+ | — |
- • Average net price $6,380 — below $10k/yr.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Stanly County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$638/mo
1 bedroom
$705/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$925/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
50
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)