Financial Aid
Average net price
$5,331
% receiving grants
94%
% receiving federal loans
3%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,647 |
| $30–48k | $4,328 |
| $48–75k | $5,405 |
| $75–110k | $8,706 |
| $110k+ | $11,715 |
Federal loans disbursed to 100 students totaling $359,288.
- • Average net price $5,331 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $3,647 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Wythe County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$758/mo
1 bedroom
$762/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$914/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
37
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)