Financial Aid
Average net price
$14,235
% receiving grants
35%
% receiving federal loans
20%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,200 |
| $30–48k | $4,101 |
| $48–75k | $8,134 |
| $75–110k | $17,763 |
| $110k+ | $27,292 |
Federal loans disbursed to 16,149 students totaling $170,651,181.
- • Low-income families pay $4,200 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Dane County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$1,268/mo
1 bedroom
$1,482/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,694/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
739
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)