Financial Aid
Average net price
$14,208
% receiving grants
53%
% receiving federal loans
32%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $6,941 |
| $30–48k | $8,787 |
| $48–75k | $12,062 |
| $75–110k | $16,294 |
| $110k+ | $19,701 |
Federal loans disbursed to 4,799 students totaling $26,297,458.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (McDonough County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$656/mo
1 bedroom
$728/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$951/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
276
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)