Financial Aid
Average net price
$5,282
% receiving grants
93%
% receiving federal loans
26%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,785 |
| $30–48k | $3,877 |
| $48–75k | $5,665 |
| $75–110k | $7,972 |
| $110k+ | $13,782 |
Federal loans disbursed to 14,027 students totaling $77,428,263.
- • Average net price $5,282 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $3,785 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Hidalgo County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$842/mo
1 bedroom
$847/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,060/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
1,206
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)