Financial Aid
Average net price
$26,084
% receiving grants
100%
% receiving federal loans
53%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,566 |
| $30–48k | $17,514 |
| $48–75k | $21,046 |
| $75–110k | $25,834 |
| $110k+ | $27,982 |
Federal loans disbursed to 751 students totaling $3,353,246.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Buncombe County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$1,227/mo
1 bedroom
$1,429/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,567/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
18
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)