Financial Aid
Average net price
$6,076
% receiving grants
90%
% receiving federal loans
12%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,248 |
| $30–48k | $5,069 |
| $48–75k | $6,422 |
| $75–110k | $6,587 |
| $110k+ | — |
Federal loans disbursed to 156 students totaling $595,870.
- • Average net price $6,076 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $4,248 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Polk County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$642/mo
1 bedroom
$703/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$897/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
26
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)