Paying for Indiana State University

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $9,992 2.67% $21,734 2.71%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee $8,380 2.65% $16,210 2.74%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Indiana State University (ISU) are $9,992 for Indiana residents and $21,734 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,547 based on out-of-state tuition rate.
92% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,858. It could cover 40.76% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $16,197 for Indiana residents and $27,939 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
ISU's 4-year tuition is $41,300 for Indiana residents and $89,885 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $102,730 for Indiana residents and $151,315 for out-of-state students.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Indiana State University is $9,992 for Indiana residents and $21,734 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.67% for Indiana residents and increased by 2.71% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($10,123) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,547.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of ISU is $10,259 for Indiana residents and $22,324 for out-of-state students, a 2.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
ISU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,732 $21,160$13,730
2023-2024$9,992$21,734$13,863
Change % 2023-20242.67%2.71%0.97%
2024-2025$10,259$22,324$13,997

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $8,380 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $16,210. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($10,588) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,149.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at ISU is $8,602 for Indiana residents and $16,654 for out-of-state students , a 2.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
ISU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,164 $15,778$13,730
2023-2024$8,380$16,210$13,863
Change % 2023-20242.65%2.74%0.97%
2024-2025$8,602$16,654$13,997

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at ISU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $351 for Indiana residents and $758 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $450 for Indiana residents and $885 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$342$738
2023-2024$351$758
2024-2025$360$779
Graduate2022-2023$438$861
2023-2024$450$885
2024-2025$462$910

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,863 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 0.97% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 0.94% compared to the previous year.
The ISU's 2024 on-campus COA is $25,055 for state residents and $36,797 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $25,499 for state residents and $37,241 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At ISU
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$9,992
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$21,734
Room & Board$11,483$11,483
Personal Expenses$2,380$2,824
Books & Supplies$1,200
COA (In-State)$25,055$25,499
COA (Out-of-State)$36,797$37,241
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

ISU Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at ISU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at ISU is $41,300 for Indiana residents and $89,885 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
ISU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$10,124$10,257$10,392$10,528$41,300
Out-of-State$22,025$22,320$22,619$22,922$89,885
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$10,257$10,392$10,528$10,667$41,844
Out-of-State$22,320$22,619$22,922$23,228$91,089
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$10,392$10,528$10,667$10,807$42,395
Out-of-State$22,619$22,922$23,228$23,539$92,308
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$10,528$10,667$10,807$10,950$42,953
Out-of-State$22,922$23,228$23,539$23,855$93,544
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$10,667$10,807$10,950$11,094$43,518
Out-of-State$23,228$23,539$23,855$24,174$94,797

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $102,730 for Indiana residents and $151,315 for out-of-state students.
ISU 4 Years COA
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$25,303$25,554$25,808$26,064$102,730
Out-of-State$37,205$37,617$38,035$38,458$151,315
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$25,554$25,808$26,064$26,324$103,750
Out-of-State$37,617$38,035$38,458$38,885$152,995
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$25,808$26,064$26,324$26,586$104,782
Out-of-State$38,035$38,458$38,885$39,318$154,696
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$26,064$26,324$26,586$26,851$105,825
Out-of-State$38,458$38,885$39,318$39,756$156,416
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$26,324$26,586$26,851$27,119$106,879
Out-of-State$38,885$39,318$39,756$40,199$158,158

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 92% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $67,298 for Indiana residents and $115,883 for out-of-state students.
ISU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$16,445$16,696$16,950$17,206$67,298
Out-of-State$28,347$28,759$29,177$29,600$115,883
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$16,696$16,950$17,206$17,466$68,318
Out-of-State$28,759$29,177$29,600$30,027$117,563
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$16,950$17,206$17,466$17,728$69,350
Out-of-State$29,177$29,600$30,027$30,460$119,264
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$17,206$17,466$17,728$17,993$70,393
Out-of-State$29,600$30,027$30,460$30,898$120,984
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$17,466$17,728$17,993$18,261$71,447
Out-of-State$30,027$30,460$30,898$31,341$122,726

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Indiana State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to ISU
In-StateOut-of-State
Indiana State University$9,992$21,734
Valparaiso University$46,588
University of Evansville$42,676
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale$13,244$13,244
University of Northern Iowa$9,728$21,272
Illinois State University$14,121$23,479
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