Financial Aid
Average net price
$8,239
% receiving grants
94%
% receiving federal loans
11%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,668 |
| $30–48k | $7,486 |
| $48–75k | $8,206 |
| $75–110k | $10,806 |
| $110k+ | $15,568 |
Federal loans disbursed to 266 students totaling $893,610.
- • Average net price $8,239 — below $10k/yr.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Independence County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$684/mo
1 bedroom
$688/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$891/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
36
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
No
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)