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Cost of Attendance

  2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
In-State
Tuition & Fees 6,726 7,185 7,564
Room & Board
(On Campus)
6,180 6,650 6,909
Books & Supplies 890 930 990
Total Cost 13,796 14,765 15,463
Out-of-State  
Tuition & Fees 20,726 21,435 21,814
Room & Board
(On Campus)
6,180 6,650 6,909
Books & Supplies 890 930 990
Total Cost 27,796 29,015 29,713

Financial Aid (2007-2008)

Needs Analysis Methodology: Federal
Undergrads who received merit-based aid: 30%
Average amount: $1,655
Determined to have financial need: 33%
Required financial aid forms:
FAFSA
School's own financial aid form

Need-Based Aid

Full-time students with financial need who received:
Percent Average
Amount
Any financial aid: 99% $9,948
Need-based scholarship/grant: 80% $3,597
Need-based loans or work-study aid: 85% $5,698
Need fully met: 23%

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



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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