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Your costs to attend IU will vary based on where you’re from—Indiana, outside of Indiana, outside the U.S.—and whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student.
What are fees?
Fees are additional charges to cover the costs of certain services, such as technology or labs. By keeping these costs separate from tuition, some charges can be more directly assigned to the students using the services.
There are fees assigned to all or most students to cover the cost of widely used services, for example, access to software. While all students are encouraged to take advantage of the benefits these fees provide, we understand that not every student will use the services each semester of their program.
Undergraduate cost of attendance
Tuition for full-time enrollment at Indiana University Indianapolis covers a range of 12 to 18 credit hours. You will be charged the same tuition rate whether you take 12 credit hours or 18.
The estimated cost of attendance below is for the full 2025-26 academic year (fall and spring semesters).
Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary.
If you’re from Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Puerto Rico, or Wisconsin, your estimated cost may be less than that of an out-of-state student from a different state due to our Indiana Partners Tuition program.
| Expense type | Living on campus | Living off campus | Living with parent |
|---|---|---|---|
Tuition and mandatory fees |
$10,976 |
$10,976 |
$10,976 |
Housing and Food |
$13,656 |
$13,656 |
$4,230 |
| Total direct costs | $24,642 | $24,642 | $15,206 |
Books and supplies |
$1,290 |
$1,290 |
$1,290 |
Transportation |
$364 |
$1,640 |
$1,640 |
Personal |
$2,360 |
$2,360 |
$2,360 |
Total |
$28,656 |
$29,932 |
$20,496 |
| Expense type | Living on campus | Living off campus | Living with parent |
|---|---|---|---|
Tuition and mandatory fees (after MSEP is applied) |
$15,830 |
$15,830 |
$15,830 |
Housing and Food |
$13,656 |
$13,656 |
$4,230 |
Total direct costs |
$29,486 |
$29,486 |
$20,060 |
Books and supplies |
$1,290 |
$1,290 |
$1,290 |
Transportation |
$364 |
$1,640 |
$1,640 |
Personal |
$2,360 |
$2,360 |
$2,360 |
Total |
$33,500 |
$34,776 |
$25,350 |
| Expense type | Living on campus | Living off campus |
|---|---|---|
Tuition and mandatory fees |
$35,588 |
$35,588 |
Housing and Food |
$13,656 |
$13,656 |
Total direct costs |
$49,244 |
$49,244 |
Books and supplies |
$1,290 |
$1,290 |
Transportation |
$364 |
$1,640 |
Personal |
$2,360 |
$2,360 |
Total |
$53,258 |
$54,534 |
| Expense type | Estimated expenses |
|---|---|
Tuition and mandatory fees |
$34,241 |
Housing and Food |
$15,480 |
Books and supplies |
$690 |
Mandatory health insurance |
$1,768 |
Total |
$52,179 |
If you will need a student visa in order to enroll at IU Indianapolis, you must submit financial documentation verifying your ability to pay your tuition and living expenses for 9 months (fall and spring semesters). The amount you must show for the 2024-2025 academic year is $52,179.
The 12-month estimate includes summer living expenses, so if you will not travel home for the summer, you can plan for these additional living expenses. Summer tuition and fees are not included, as summer enrollment is optional.
Actual costs will always depend on your personal choices and spending habits. Housing costs will vary depending on where you choose to live. Eating meals from restaurants will significantly increase the cost of food each month. The information above is based on the average cost of campus housing with a full meal plan.
IU Indianapolis uses a flat-rate or “banded” tuition system. This means that your tuition expenses will be the same for enrollment between 12 and 18 credits. Enrollment in more than 18 credit hours will be charged at a per-credit rate. For 2023–2024 the undergraduate tuition rate was $1083.63 per credit hour above 18 credits.
A normal course load each semester consists of approximately 15 credits, but may be more or less depending on your individual situation. To earn an undergraduate degree a student must usually complete at least 120 credit hours. Students must average 15 credits per fall and spring semester in order to earn a bachelor’s degree in four years.
Tuition rates are updated each year during the summer. Tuition increases are approved annually and may range from 3-5%.
Mandatory fees are also included in the tuition and fees cost listed above. This includes the International Services Fee assessed to all students with F-1 or J-1 paperwork issued by IU Indianapolis, which is $156 per semester.
Some programs charge program fees in addition to regular tuition and mandatory fees.
These fees are only charged once you have obtained admission into the academic program. Most undergraduate students are admitted first into University College, not directly into their degree program.
If you plan to bring your spouse and/or dependent children with you, you must document funding for each dependent to cover the cost of basic needs like rent, food, clothing, and health insurance:
- Spouse: $7,443
- 1 Child: $7,443
- 2 Children: $14,886
- For additional children beyond 2, you will only need to show $5,675 per child
Graduate cost of attendance
Most graduate tuition at Indiana University Indianapolis is assessed per credit hour, but some programs have flat rate tuition.
The cost of graduate credits varies by school and sometimes even program. Additionally, your costs for food and housing, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary.