Financial Aid
Average net price
$14,006
% receiving grants
95%
% receiving federal loans
74%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,575 |
| $30–48k | $14,585 |
| $48–75k | $16,151 |
| $75–110k | $17,974 |
| $110k+ | $20,243 |
Federal loans disbursed to 2,473 students totaling $14,770,939.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Polk County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$1,181/mo
1 bedroom
$1,201/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,560/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
177
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)