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Find Out the Total Indiana University - South Bend Costs

How much does it cost to go to Indiana University - South Bend?

On this page you'll get a better understanding of what college costs you'll actually have to pay out of pocket, which can vary widely based on where you live and your income level.

Why is Net Price Important?

Few students will pay the full advertised sticker price of Indiana University - South Bend. The Net Price is an estimate of how much the average student actually pays to attend college for one year.

To calculate this number we take the total cost of attendance of Indiana University - South Bend including tuition, fees, room, board and other expenses. Then we subtract out the average amount of aid awarded per student.

What is the Average Net Price for All Indiana University - South Bend Undergrads?

The average student will pay a total net price of $15,407.

Two important factors that affect the net price you will pay to attend Indiana University - South Bend are where you will be living, either on-campus or off, and whether or not you will be receiving any grants or scholarships.

$15,407 is the average net price across all students. Your price may differ depending on your family income level.

The average net price of $15,407 is based on estimates from 2020. This number represents the overall average net price of all in-state undergraduate students, including those that did not receive any financial aid.

Breakdown of College Costs for Freshmen

95% of freshman students paid in-state tuition. Of these in-state students, 82% received an average of $7,443 in grants and scholarships. This resulted in an average annual net price of $12,802 for on-campus students.

The following table explores the likelihood that you too will receive some common price-reducing aid, based on percentages.

Net Price by Aid GroupOn CampusOff CampusAt Home
869 Total Freshmen
160 (18%) did not receive any grants or scholarships.$33,104$33,620$25,580
709 (82%) split a total of $5,405,416 for an average of $7,624 each$25,480$25,996$17,956
823 In-State Students
152 (18%) did not receive any grants or scholarships.$20,245$20,761$12,721
671 (82%) split a total of $4,994,253 for an average of $7,443 each$12,802$13,318$5,278

The above refers to grants and scholarships from the college and/or the state, federal or local governments. Other sources of grant aid such as private scholarships are not included.

College Cost Estimator

Use the College Cost Estimator to get an idea of how much money you may have to spend out of pocket to attend Indiana University - South Bend, and how many loans you may have to take on.

Select the factors that are true for you.

I Currently Live:
I Plan to Live:
Grants and Scholarships:
Loans:
Estimated Cost for You

This is what the college will likely charge you in this scenario.

$33,104
Aid (Grants and Scholarships)

Money given to you to offset the cost of college.

$7,624
Estimated Net Price

This is what you can expect to pay (or pay back).

$25,480
Loans

Money you borrow to cover the cost of college. You will have to repay this eventually.

$5,079
Out of Pocket

Money you need to come up with each year to attend college.

$20,401

How much will you be relying on loans to finance your education?

Research the average amount of loan debt students take on from this school.

Net College Cost Based on Income Level

Family income can have a large impact on the amount of aid you receive, and thus, your net price.

The table below shows the average net price freshmen paid based on income level. Note that if the school offers in-state tuition, the lower in-state tuition has been used in the calculation.

Net Price by Family Income LevelIn-State Net Price
0-30k$4,641
30k-48k$5,057
48k-75k$10,585
75k-110k$14,440
110k +$14,821

The above table only includes the calculated net price for students that received some form of Title IV aid.

What is Title IV?

Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 establishes general rules that apply to the student financial assistance programs covering grants and loans.

Is the Net Price Increasing for Freshmen?

Over a period of six years, the average net price paid by all freshmen at Indiana University - South Bend has remained about the same, shifting by an average of only -0.2% per year.

Net Price Trends at Indiana University - South Bend

Comparing Net Prices

An overall average net price of $12,621 puts Indiana University - South Bend below the national average of $20,398.

Financial Aid Packages Vary From Year to Year

Many schools offer more aid to first year students (freshmen) than they do to other undergraduates. Is that the case with this school?

Net Price Comparisons at Indiana University - South Bend

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