Financial Aid
Average net price
$18,976
% receiving grants
55%
% receiving federal loans
36%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,778 |
| $30–48k | $12,572 |
| $48–75k | $17,378 |
| $75–110k | $24,046 |
| $110k+ | $25,573 |
Federal loans disbursed to 11,120 students totaling $72,387,113.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (New Hanover County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$1,144/mo
1 bedroom
$1,513/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,659/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
1,494
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)