Financial Aid
Average net price
$11,745
% receiving grants
96%
% receiving federal loans
32%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,741 |
| $30–48k | $10,127 |
| $48–75k | $11,665 |
| $75–110k | $13,903 |
| $110k+ | $14,866 |
Federal loans disbursed to 5,236 students totaling $35,893,661.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Lauderdale County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$698/mo
1 bedroom
$775/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,000/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
407
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)