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Cost of Attendance

  2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
In-State
Tuition & Fees 10,520 10,996 11,680
Room & Board
(On Campus)
Books & Supplies 1,088 1,168 1,264
Total Cost 11,608 12,164 12,944
Out-of-State  
Tuition & Fees 15,786 16,496 17,470
Room & Board
(On Campus)
Books & Supplies 1,088 1,168 1,264
Total Cost 16,874 17,664 18,734

Financial Aid (2007-2008)

Needs Analysis Methodology: Federal
Undergrads who received merit-based aid: 31%
Average amount: $1,875
Determined to have financial need: 87%
Required financial aid forms:
FAFSA

Need-Based Aid

Full-time students with financial need who received:
Percent Average
Amount
Any financial aid: 99% $10,605
Need-based scholarship/grant: 85% $6,178
Need-based loans or work-study aid: 85% $4,290
Need fully met: 8%

Available Financial Aid

Loans
Federal Direct Student Loan Program (Direct Loan):
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct PLUS Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFEL):
FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loans
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
FFEL PLUS Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
State Loans
Loans from school's funds
Other
Private Loans



Financial Aid Criteria

Merit Based Need Based
Academics
Alumni affiliation
Art
Athletics
Job skills
ROTC
Leadership
Minority status
Music/drama
Religious affiliation
State/district residency

Financial Calculators

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