Financial Aid
Average net price
$6,262
% receiving grants
94%
% receiving federal loans
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Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,826 |
| $30–48k | $5,087 |
| $48–75k | $6,453 |
| $75–110k | $7,763 |
| $110k+ | $132 |
- • Average net price $6,262 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $4,826 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Hamblen County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$881/mo
1 bedroom
$887/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,135/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
157
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)