Financial Aid
Average net price
$14,476
% receiving grants
82%
% receiving federal loans
32%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,307 |
| $30–48k | $10,456 |
| $48–75k | $12,958 |
| $75–110k | $17,475 |
| $110k+ | $22,126 |
Federal loans disbursed to 6,209 students totaling $44,775,320.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Smith County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$984/mo
1 bedroom
$1,089/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,338/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
610
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
No
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)