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 Cost | Indiana Resident | Non-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 Cost | Indiana Resident | Non-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 Cost | Indiana Resident | Non-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 Cost | Indiana Resident | Non-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 Cost | Indiana Resident | Non-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 |
2026-2027 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 Cost | Indiana Resident | Non-Resident Reduced Rate* | Non-Resident and International |
| Tuition (12-18 credit hours per semester) | 9,978.00 | 13,970.00 | 23,282.00 |
| Living Expenses - Housing (on-campus traditional double occupancy room) | 7,568.00 | 7,568.00 | 7,568.00 |
| Living Expenses - Food (all-access meal plan) | 4,998.00 | 4,998.00 | 4,998.00 |
| Recreation Center Fee | 200.00 | 200.00 | 200.00 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | 80.00 | 80.00 | 80.00 |
| TOTAL DIRECT COST | 22,824.00 | 26,816.00 | 36,128.00 |
| 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 | 26,820.00 | 31,062.00 | 40,624.00 |
Housing and Food are the estimated cost for one year and will not appear on the student bill.
| Direct Cost | Indiana Resident | Non-Resident Reduced Rate* | Non-Resident and International |
| Tuition (12-18 credit hours per semester) | 9,978.00 | 13,970.00 | 23,282.00 |
| 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 | 18,532.00 | 27,844.00 |
| 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 | 23,028.00 | 32,340.00 |
Housing and Food are the estimated cost for one year and will not appear on the student bill.
| Direct Cost | Indiana Resident | Non-Resident Reduced Rate* | Non-Resident and International |
| Tuition (12-18 credit hours per semester) | 9,978.00 | 13,970.00 | 23,282.00 |
| 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 | 26,592.00 | 35,904.00 |
| 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 | 31,088.00 | 40,400.00 |
Graduate Students (Fall and Spring)
| Direct Cost | Indiana Resident | Non-Resident Reduced Rate* | Non-Resident and International |
| Tuition (6 credit hours per semester) | 5,544.00 | 7,320.00 | 11,448.00 |
| Living Expenses - Housing (on-campus traditional double occupancy room) | 7,568.00 | 7,568.00 | 7,568.00 |
| Living Expenses - Food (all-access meal plan) | 4,998.00 | 4,998.00 | 4,998.00 |
| Recreation Center Fee | 200.00 | 200.00 | 200.00 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | 80.00 | 80.00 | 80.00 |
| TOTAL DIRECT COST | 18,390.00 | 20,166.00 | 24,294.00 |
| 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 | 23,320.00 | 25,096.00 | 29,224.00 |
Housing and Food are the estimated cost for one year and will not appear on the student bill.
| Direct Cost | Indiana Resident | Non-Resident Reduced Rate* | Non-Resident and International |
| Tuition (6 credit hours per semester) | 5,544.00 | 7,320.00 | 11,448.00 |
| 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 | 19,942.00 | 24,070.00 |
| 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 | 24,872.00 | 29,000.00 |
* 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.