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2025-26 Fall and Spring Cost of Attendance
Full-time estimated cost of attendance is based on 15 credits for undergraduate and 11 credits for graduate students. Your actual costs for tuition and fees, housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses could vary depending on your credit hours, personal expenses, and travel habits.
- Undergraduate Tuition and Fees 2025-26 (PDF)
- Graduate Tuition and Fees 2025-26 (PDF)
- Undergraduate Tuition and Fees 2026-27 (PDF)
- Graduate Tuition and Fees 2026-27 (PDF)
- Online Tuition and Fees
- Housing and Food Costs
Indiana Resident
- Undergraduate Student: On Campus Courses
- Undergraduate Student: Online Courses
- Graduate Student: On Campus Courses
- Graduate Student: Online Courses
Undergraduate Student: On Campus Courses Undergraduate Student: Indiana Resident On campus Dependent Student (FAFSA Requires Parent Information)
| Tuition/Fee Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $8,948 |
| Student Services Fee | $1,454 |
| Health Fee | $206 |
| University Technology Fee | $300 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $174 |
| Course Fees | $160 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $11,242 |
| Books and Supplies | $782 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $12,580 |
| Transportation | $420 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,298 |
| Total Books to Personal | $16,080 |
| Total Standard Cost of Attendance | $27,322 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $66 |
| Total with Direct Loan Fees | $27,388 |
Independent Student with Dependents
| Tuition/Fee Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $8,948 |
| Student Services Fee | $1,454 |
| Health Fee | $206 |
| University Technology Fee | $300 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $174 |
| Course Fees | $160 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $11,242 |
| Books and Supplies | $782 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $13,630 |
| Transportation | $420 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,298 |
| Total Books to Personal | $17,130 |
| Total Standard Cost of Attendance | $28,372 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $66 |
| Total with Direct Loan Fees | $28,438 |
Independent Student with no Dependents
| Tuition/ Fee Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $8,948 |
| Student Services Fee | $1,454 |
| Health Fee | $206 |
| University Technology Fee | $300 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $174 |
| Course Fees | $160 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $11,242 |
| Books and Supplies | $782 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $12,580 |
| Transportation | $420 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,298 |
| Total Books to Personal | $16,080 |
| Total Standard Cost of Attendance | $27,322 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $66 |
| Total with Direct Loan Fees | $27,388 |
Commuter Student (student living with parent or guardian)
| Tuition/Fee Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $8,948 |
| Student Services Fee | $1,454 |
| Health Fee | $206 |
| University Technology Fee | $300 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $174 |
| Course Fees | $160 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $11,242 |
| Books and Supplies | $782 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $1,836 |
| Transportation | $3,150 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,298 |
| Total Books to Personal | $8,066 |
| Total Standard COA | $19,308 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $66 |
| Total with Direct Loan Fees | $19,374 |
Undergraduate Student: Online Courses Undergraduate Student: Indiana Resident Online Dependent Student (FAFSA Requires Parent Information)
| Tuition/Fee Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $8,948 |
| Student Services Fee | $0 |
| Health Fee | $0 |
| University Technology Fee | $300 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $0 |
| Online Fees | $600 |
| Course Fees | 160 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $10,008 |
| Books and Supplies | $782 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $12,580 |
| Transportation | $420 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,298 |
| Total Books to Personal | $16,080 |
| Total Standard Cost of Attendance | $26,088 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $66 |
| Total with Direct Loan Fees | $26,154 |
Independent Student with Dependents
| Tuition/Fee Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $8,948 |
| Student Services Fee | $0 |
| Health Fee | $0 |
| University Technology Fee | $300 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $0 |
| Online Fees | $600 |
| Course Fees | $160 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $10,008 |
| Books and Supplies | $782 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $13,630 |
| Transportation | $420 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,298 |
| Total Books to Personal | $17,130 |
| Total Standard Cost of Attendance | $27,138 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $66 |
| Total with Direct Loan Fees | $27,204 |
Independent Student with no Dependents
| Tuition/Fee Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $8,948 |
| Student Services Fee | $0 |
| Health Fee | $0 |
| University Technology Fee | $300 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $0 |
| Online Fees | $600 |
| Course Fees | $160 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $10,008 |
| Books and Supplies | $782 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $12,580 |
| Transportation | $420 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,298 |
| Total Books to Personal | $16,080 |
| Total Standard Cost of Attendance | $26,088 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $66 |
| Total with Direct Loan Fees | $26,154 |
Commuter Student (student living with parent or guardian)
| Tuition/Fee Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $8,948 |
| Student Services Fee | $0 |
| Health Fee | $0 |
| University Technology Fee | $300 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $0 |
| Online Fees | $600 |
| Course Fees | $160 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $10,008 |
| Books and Supplies | $782 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $1,836 |
| Transportation | $3,150 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,298 |
| Total Books to Personal | $8,066 |
| Total Standard Cost of Attendance | $18,074 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $66 |
| Total with Direct Loan Fees | $18,140 |
Graduate Student: On Campus Courses Graduate Student: Indiana Resident On Campus Graduate Student
| Tuition/Fee Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $10,208 |
| Student Services Fee | $1,454 |
| Health Fee | $206 |
| University Technology Fee | $300 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $174 |
| Course Fees |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $12,342 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $13,630 |
| Transportation | $420 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,298 |
| Total Books to Personal | $16,948 |
| Total Standard Cost of Attendance | $29,290 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $178 |
| Total with Direct Loan Fees | $29,468 |
Graduate Commuter (student living with parent or guardian)
| Tuition/Fee Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $10,208 |
| Student Services Fee | $1,454 |
| Health Fee | $206 |
| University Technology Fee | $300 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $174 |
| Course Fees |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $12,342 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $1,836 |
| Transportation | $3,150 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,298 |
| Total Books to Personal | $7,884 |
| Total Standard Cost of Attendance | $20,226 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $178 |
| Total with Direct Loan Fees | $20,404 |
Graduate Student: Online Courses Graduate Student: Indiana Resident Online Graduate Student
| Tuition/Fee Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $10,208 |
| Student Services Fee | $0 |
| Health Fee | $0 |
| University Technology Fee | $300 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $0 |
| Online Fees | $550 |
| Course Fees |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $11,058 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $13,630 |
| Transportation | $420 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,298 |
| Total Books to Personal | $16,948 |
| Total Standard Cost of Attendance | $28,066 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $178 |
| Total with Direct Loan Fees | $28,184 |
Graduate Commuter (student living with parent or guardian)
| Tuition/Fee Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $10,208 |
| Student Services Fee | $0 |
| Health Fee | $0 |
| University Technology Fee | $300 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $0 |
| Online Fees | $550 |
| Course Fees |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $11,058 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $1,836 |
| Transportation | $3150 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,298 |
| Total Books to Personal | $7,884 |
| Total Standard Cost of Attendance | $18,942 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $178 |
| Total with Direct Loan Fees | $19,120 |
Non-Indiana Resident
- Undergraduate Student: On Campus Courses
- Undergraduate Student: Online Courses
- Graduate Student: On Campus Courses
- Graduate Student: Online Courses
Undergraduate Student: On Campus Courses undergraduate student: out-of-state Resident On Campus Dependent Student (FAFSA Requires Parent Information)
| Tuition/Fee Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $27,496 |
| Student Services Fee | $1,454 |
| Health Fee | $206 |
| University Technology Fee | $300 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $174 |
| Course Fees | $160 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $29,790 |
| Books and Supplies | $782 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $12,580 |
| Transportation | $1,400 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,298 |
| Total Books to Personal | $17,060 |
| Total Standard Cost of Attendance | $46,850 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $66 |
| Total with Direct Loan Fees | $46,916 |
Independent Student with Dependents
| Tuition/Fee Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $27,496 |
| Student Services Fee | $1,454 |
| Health Fee | $206 |
| University Technology Fee | $300 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $174 |
| Course Fees | $160 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $29,790 |
| Books and Supplies | $782 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $13,630 |
| Transportation | $1,400 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,298 |
| Total Books to Personal | $18,110 |
| Total Standard Cost of Attendance | $47,900 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $66 |
| Total with Direct Loan Fees | $47,966 |
Independent Student with no Dependents
| Tuition/Fee Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $27,496 |
| Student Services Fee | $1,454 |
| Health Fee | $206 |
| University Technology Fee | $300 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $174 |
| Course Fees | $160 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $29,790 |
| Books and Supplies | $782 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $12,580 |
| Transportation | $1,400 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,298 |
| Total Books to Personal | $17,060 |
| Total Standard Cost of Attendance | $46,850 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $66 |
| Total with Direct Loan Fees | $46,916 |
Commuter Student (student living with parent or guardian)
| Tuition/Fee Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $27,496 |
| Student Services Fee | $1,454 |
| Health Fee | $206 |
| University Technology Fee | $300 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $174 |
| Course Fees | $160 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $29,790 |
| Books and Supplies | $782 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $1,836 |
| Transportation | $3150 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,298 |
| Total Books to Personal | $8,066 |
| Total Standard Cost of Attedance | $37,856 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $66 |
| Total with Direct Loan Fees | $37,922 |
Undergraduate Student: Online Courses Undergraduate Student: Out-Of-State Resident Online Dependent Student (FAFSA Requires Parent Information)
| Tuition/Fee Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $15,908 |
| Student Services Fee | $0 |
| Health Fee | $0 |
| University Technology Fee | $300 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $0 |
| Online Fees | $600 |
| Course Fees | $160 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $16,968 |
| Books and Supplies | $782 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $12,580 |
| Transportation | $1,400 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,298 |
| Total Books to Personal | $17,060 |
| Total Standard Cost of Attendance | $34,028 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $66 |
| Total with Direct Loan Fees | $34,094 |
Independent Student with Dependents
| Tuition/Fee Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $15,908 |
| Student Services Fee | $0 |
| Health Fee | $0 |
| University Technology Fee | $300 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $0 |
| Online Fees | $600 |
| Course Fees | $160 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $16,968 |
| Books and Supplies | $782 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $13,630 |
| Transportation | $1,400 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,298 |
| Total Books to Personal | $18,110 |
| Total Standard Cost of Attendance | $35,078 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $66 |
| Total with Direct Loan Fees | $35,144 |
Independent Student with no Dependents
| Tuition/Fee Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $15,908 |
| Student Services Fee | $0 |
| Health Fee | $0 |
| University Technology Fee | $300 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $0 |
| Online Fees | $600 |
| Course Fees | $160 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $16,968 |
| Books and Supplies | $782 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $12,580 |
| Transportation | $1,400 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,298 |
| Total Books to Personal | $17,060 |
| Total Standard Cost of Attendance | $34,028 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $66 |
| Total with Direct Loan Fees | $34,094 |
Commuter Student (student living with parent or guardian)
| Tuition/Fee Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $15,908 |
| Student Services Fee | $0 |
| Health Fee | $0 |
| University Technology Fee | $300 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $0 |
| Online Fees | $600 |
| Course Fees | $160 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $16,968 |
| Books and Supplies | $782 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $1,836 |
| Transportation | $3,150 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,298 |
| Total Books to Personal | $8,066 |
| Total Standard Cost of Attendance | $25,034 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $66 |
| Total with Direct Loan Fees | $25,100 |
Graduate Student: On Campus Courses Graduate Student: OUt-Of-State Resident On Campus Graduate Student
| Tuition/Fee Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $27,918 |
| Student Services Fee | $1,454 |
| Health Fee | $206 |
| University Technology Fee | $300 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $174 |
| Course Fees |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $30,052 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $13,630 |
| Transportation | $1,400 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,298 |
| Total Books to Personal | $17,928 |
| Total Standard Cost of Attendance | $47,980 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $178 |
| Total with Direct Loan Fees | $48,158 |
Graduate Commuter (student living with parent or guardian)
| Tuition/Fee Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $27,918 |
| Student Services Fee | $1,454 |
| Health Fee | $206 |
| University Technology Fee | $300 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $174 |
| Course Fees |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $30,052 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $1,836 |
| Transportation | $3,150 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,298 |
| Total Books to Personal | $7,884 |
| Total Standard Cost of Attendance | $37,936 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $178 |
| Total with Direct Loan Fees | $38,114 |
Graduate Student: Online Courses Graduate Student: Out-of-state Resident Online Graduate Student
| Tuition/Fee Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $15,312 |
| Student Services Fee | $0 |
| Health Fee | $0 |
| University Technology Fee | $300 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $0 |
| Online Fees | $550 |
| Course Fees |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $16,162 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $13,630 |
| Transportation | $1,400 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,298 |
| Total Books to Personal | $17,928 |
| Total Standard Cost of Attendance | $34,090 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $178 |
| Total with Direct Loan Fees | $34,268 |
Graduate Commuter (student living with parent or guardian)
| Tuition/Fee Item | Cost |
| Tuition | $15,312 |
| Student Services Fee | $0 |
| Health Fee | $0 |
| University Technology Fee | $300 |
| Recreation Center Fee | $0 |
| Online Fees | $550 |
| Course Fees |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $16,162 |
| Books & Supplies | $600 |
| Living Expenses (Housing and Food) | $1,836 |
| Transportation | $3,150 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $2,298 |
| Total Books to Personal | $7,884 |
| Total Standard Cost of Attendance | $24,046 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $178 |
| Total with Direct Loan Fees | $24,224 |
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