Below you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Indiana State University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Indiana State University were $10,258 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $22,322. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Required fees account for came to $280 in-state and $280 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,978 | $22,042 |
| Fees | $280 | $280 |
| Total | $10,258 | $22,322 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would Indiana State University charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Indiana State University prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In IN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Indiana State University lands right around the average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Indiana State University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Indiana State University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,318 | $20,582 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,452 | $20,880 |
| One Year Ago | $9,712 | $21,454 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,978 | $22,042 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Indiana State has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition increased 2.7%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $22,933 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.24%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $10,488. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.28%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $22,831.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,488 | $22,831 |
| In 2 Years | $10,723 | $23,352 |
| In 3 Years | $10,963 | $23,884 |
| In 4 Years | $11,208 | $24,429 |
| In 5 Years | $11,459 | $24,986 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $94,496, or close to $43,382 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Indiana State University, visit the Indiana State University Financial Aid page.