Financial Aid
Average net price
$7,754
% receiving grants
87%
% receiving federal loans
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Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $1,020 |
| $30–48k | $2,270 |
| $48–75k | $8,579 |
| $75–110k | $8,341 |
| $110k+ | — |
- • Average net price $7,754 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $1,020 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Rutherford County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$1,507/mo
1 bedroom
$1,578/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,730/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
39
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)