Estimated Cost of Attendance

Below are Estimated Cost of Attendance for the current academic year at Indiana State University. This information is based upon full-time enrollment in both Fall and Spring semesters. Additional fees may apply.

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220 North Seventh Street
150 Tirey Hall
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809

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Mon. – Fri.: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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2025-2026 Estimated Cost of Attendance

Understanding Your Financial Aid Estimate

The information provided below helps determine your eligibility for financial aid and supports financial planning for students and families. As required by the U.S. Department of Education, we include estimates for:

  • Direct Costs – expenses billed by the university, such as tuition and fees.
  • Indirect Costs – reasonable allowances for items like books, transportation, personal expenses, and other non-billed costs.

Please note: actual costs will vary depending on individual choices, enrollment status, academic program, and other personal factors.

2025-2026 Estimated Cost of Attendance for Students (Fall and Spring)

Direct Costs: Tuition and Fees. There may be additional fees based on your program of study: https://indianastate.edu/administration/finance-admin/controller-bursar/labcourseprogram-fees

Indirect Costs: Estimated educational expenses based on one year of study at Indiana State University. These are estimates and will not appear on the student bill.

Undergraduate Students (Fall and Spring)

Direct CostIndiana ResidentNon-Resident Reduced Rate*Non-Resident and International
Tuition (12-18 credit hours per semester)

9,978.00 

13,778.00 

22,646.00 

Living Expenses - Housing
(on-campus traditional double occupancy room)

7,570.00 

7,570.00 

7,570.00 

Living Expenses - Food
(all-access meal plan)

4,838.00 

4,838.00 

4,838.00 

Recreation Center Fee

200.00 

200.00 

200.00 

Health and Wellness Fee

80.00 

80.00 

80.00 

TOTAL DIRECT COST

22,666.00 

26,466.00 

35,334.00 

    
Indirect Cost   
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment 

1,290.00 

1,290.00 

1,290.00 

Miscellaneous Personal Expense

2,140.00 

2,140.00 

2,140.00 

Transportation

500.00 

750.00 

1,000.00 

Federal Educational Loan Fees

66.00 

66.00 

66.00 

TOTAL INDIRECT COST

3,996.00 

4,246.00 

4,496.00 

TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE

26,662.00 

30,712.00 

39,830.00 

Housing and Food are the estimated cost for one year and will not appear on the student bill.

Direct CostIndiana ResidentNon-Resident Reduced Rate*Non-Resident and International
Tuition (12-18 credit hours per semester)

9,978.00 

13,778.00 

22,646.00 

Living Expenses - Housing and Food

4,282.00 

4,282.00 

4,282.00 

Recreation Center Fee

200.00 

200.00 

200.00 

Health and Wellness Fee

80.00 

80.00 

80.00 

TOTAL DIRECT COST

14,540.00 

18,340.00 

27,208.00 

    
Indirect Cost   
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment 

1,290.00 

1,290.00 

1,290.00 

Miscellaneous Personal Expense

2,140.00 

2,140.00 

2,140.00 

Transportation

1,000.00 

1,000.00 

1,000.00 

Federal Educational Loan Fees

66.00 

66.00 

66.00 

TOTAL INDIRECT COST

4,496.00 

4,496.00 

4,496.00 

TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE

19,036.00 

22,836.00 

31,704.00 

Housing and Food are the estimated cost for one year and will not appear on the student bill.

Direct CostIndiana ResidentNon-Resident Reduced Rate*Non-Resident and International
Tuition (12-18 credit hours per semester)

9,978.00 

13,778.00 

22,646.00 

Living Expenses - Housing and Food

12,342.00 

12,342.00 

12,342.00 

Recreation Center Fee

200.00 

200.00 

200.00 

Health and Wellness Fee

80.00 

80.00 

80.00 

TOTAL DIRECT COST

22,600.00 

26,400.00 

35,268.00 

    
Indirect Cost   
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment 

1,290.00 

1,290.00 

1,290.00 

Miscellaneous Personal Expense

2,140.00 

2,140.00 

2,140.00 

Transportation

1,000.00 

1,000.00 

1,000.00 

Federal Educational Loan Fees

66.00 

66.00 

66.00 

TOTAL INDIRECT COST

4,496.00 

4,496.00 

4,496.00 

TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE

27,096.00 

30,896.00 

39,764.00 

* Visit https://indianastate.edu/costs-aid/undergraduate-tuition-rates for information on non-resident reduced tuition rates and credit hour rates.

Graduate Students (Fall and Spring)

Direct CostIndiana ResidentNon-Resident Reduced Rate*Non-Resident and International
Tuition (6 credit hours per semester)

5,544.00 

7,236.00 

11,172.00 

Living Expenses - Housing  
(on-campus traditional double occupancy room)

7,570.00 

7,570.00 

7,570.00 

Living Expenses - Food
(all-access meal plan)

4,838.00 

4,838.00 

4,838.00 

Recreation Center Fee

200.00 

200.00 

200.00 

Health and Wellness Fee

80.00 

80.00 

80.00 

TOTAL DIRECT COST

18,232.00 

19,924.00 

23,860.00 

    
Indirect Cost   
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment 

576.00 

576.00 

576.00 

Miscellaneous Personal Expense

3,132.00 

3,132.00 

3,132.00 

Transportation

1,070.00 

1,070.00 

1,070.00 

Federal Educational Loan Fees

152.00 

152.00 

152.00 

TOTAL INDIRECT COST

4,930.00 

4,930.00 

4,930.00 

TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE

23,162.00 

24,854.00 

28,790.00 

Housing and Food are the estimated cost for one year and will not appear on the student bill.

Direct CostIndiana ResidentNon-Resident Reduced Rate*Non-Resident and International
Tuition (6 credit hours per semester)

5,544.00 

7,236.00 

11,172.00 

Living Expenses - Housing and Food

12,342.00 

12,342.00 

12,342.00 

Recreation Center Fee

200.00 

200.00 

200.00 

Health and Wellness Fee

80.00 

80.00 

80.00 

TOTAL DIRECT COST

18,166.00 

19,858.00 

23,794.00 

    
Indirect Cost   
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment 

576.00 

576.00 

576.00 

Miscellaneous Personal Expense

3,132.00 

3,132.00 

3,132.00 

Transportation

1,070.00 

1,070.00 

1,070.00 

Federal Educational Loan Fees

152.00 

152.00 

152.00 

TOTAL INDIRECT COST

4,930.00 

4,930.00 

4,930.00 

TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE

23,096.00 

24,788.00 

28,724.00 

* Visit https://indianastate.edu/costs-aid/graduate-tuition-rates for information on non-resident reduced tuition rates and credit hour rates. 

The University Board of Trustees reserves the right to change fees at any time in the future. The right to correct errors is also reserved.  

Contact

Office of Financial Aid

220 North Seventh Street
150 Tirey Hall
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN 47809

Office Hours:
Mon. – Fri.: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Phone Hours:
Mon. – Fri.: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Send Email
Phone: (812) 237-2215
Fax: (812) 237-4330