by our College Data Analytics TeamMake the best college choice by understanding the true cost of college. Start by understanding the yearly costs at Indiana University-Southeast.
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This school offers students a combined housing and dining plan. The cost of living on campus for a standard student was about $11,940 in 2026. When you add it all up, a typical student living on campus at Indiana University-Southeast can expect to spend about $18,260 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Indiana University-Southeast.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $14,558 | $15,708 |
| — Housing | $11,940 | |
| — Meals | $2,618 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,536 | $4,550 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,166 | $1,166 |
| Total | $18,260 | $21,424 |
Tuition is not the only college cost that climbs each year — room and board does too. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $76,110 in room, board and other essentials.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Indiana University-Southeast.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,708 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,496 |
| One Year Ago | $14,190 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $14,558 |
| One Year From Now * | $14,858 |
| Two Years From Now * | $15,166 |
| Three Years From Now * | $15,479 |
| Four Years From Now * | $15,799 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 2.1% a year over the last three years. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $18,560 for room, board and essentials in year one.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $19,501 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $18,868 by the end of a two-year program.
For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $76,110 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $37,428 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.
For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 395 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |