Financial Aid
Average net price
$2,905
% receiving grants
85%
% receiving federal loans
6%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $1,696 |
| $30–48k | $3,295 |
| $48–75k | $6,051 |
| $75–110k | $10,002 |
| $110k+ | $10,999 |
Federal loans disbursed to 777 students totaling $2,657,032.
- • Average net price $2,905 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $1,696 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Cameron County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$773/mo
1 bedroom
$866/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,047/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
182
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)