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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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.

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

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 Undergraduate 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.

Living on-campus 

Indiana Resident

Non-Resident Reduced Rate *

Non-Resident and International

Direct Cost

   

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

Living at home with parent

Indiana Resident

Non-Resident Reduced Rate *

Non-Resident and International

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

Direct Cost

 

   

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

Living off-campus

Indiana Resident

Non-Resident Reduced Rate *

Non-Resident and International

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

Direct Cost

   

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. 

Non-Resident Reduced Rate Explanation

  • Illinois, Kentucky, or Ohio Student Scholarship recipients qualify for this rate. See full scholarship details
  • Midwest Consortium students (Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wisconsin) qualify for this rate. See full scholarship details
  • Non-residents are eligible for this rate if they are admitted to an Indiana State University online program.
  • Non-residents who do not meet these eligibility requirements will be charged non-resident tuition.
  • Non-resident BS Nursing (LPN/LVN Completion Track) online program students will be charged full non-resident fees.

Undergraduate Tuition Rates

Housing & Food

Academic Year Rate

Traditional Freshman Housing

Blumberg, Burford, Cromwell, Erickson, Mills, Pickerl, Sandison

Full housing details

$7,563.00

Standard Residential Meal Plan

Base 12 with $170 Commons Cash

View all meal plan options. 

$4,353.00

Estimated Total

Indiana Resident

Non-Resident
Reduced Rate*

Non-Resident

Typical Freshman Schedule,
Housing & Food

$21,894.00

$25.694.00

$34,562.00

Additional Fees

 

Fee

Application FeeFree
Housing Application Fee$20
Freshman Orientation Fee$125 (Transfer Orientation: $45)
Student Recreation Center Fee*$200
Parking (Standard Permit)$138
Residential Life Technology Fee**$30
Student Health and Wellness Fee*$80

 

*Required for all students taking at least six credit hours on campus per semester.

**Assessed as $15 per semester for students living on campus.

For other parking options, click here.

Additional Expenses

  • An additional online education delivery fee of $60 per course is assessed for each online course taken.  
  • The total estimated costs provided here do not include additional expenses, which will depend upon the number and type of courses in which a student enrolls.
  • Textbook costs can be between $800 and $1,200 per year.
  • Some courses have laboratory/course/program fees.
  • Personal expenses (gas, entertainment, etc.) are not included in the total estimated costs.

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.  

For estimated cost of attendance, please go to  

https://indianastate.edu/costs-aid/undergraduate-tuition-rates

https://indianastate.edu/costs-aid/graduate-tuition-rates

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