Financial Aid
Average net price
$9,292
% receiving grants
73%
% receiving federal loans
19%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,425 |
| $30–48k | $9,542 |
| $48–75k | $11,659 |
| $75–110k | $14,172 |
| $110k+ | $15,517 |
Federal loans disbursed to 4,479 students totaling $14,954,061.
- • Average net price $9,292 — below $10k/yr.
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
469
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)