Financial Aid
Average net price
$5,492
% receiving grants
77%
% receiving federal loans
5%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,105 |
| $30–48k | $4,770 |
| $48–75k | $5,332 |
| $75–110k | $7,206 |
| $110k+ | $10,786 |
Federal loans disbursed to 537 students totaling $1,887,089.
- • Average net price $5,492 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $4,105 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Roanoke City) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$1,004/mo
1 bedroom
$1,053/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,254/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
213
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)