Students pay a flat tuition fee each semester. The fee entitles students to register for 12 to 17 credit hours per semester. (Most degree programs require students to average 15.5 credit hours each semester in order to graduate in the traditional eight semesters.) This is the only fixed cost. Discretionary costs (those over which you have some control) include room and board, books and supplies, personal and transportation expenses, and course-related fees for select programs. These costs can vary, depending on individual circumstances and spending habits.

• For detailed tuition and fee information, visit the Office of the Bursar.
• For detailed housing and dining expenses, visit Residential Programs and Services.
• For international student costs and expenses, visit International Admissions.

Determining Residency Status and Tuition Rates

IU is a state-funded public university. As a result, in-state students and out-of-state students pay different rates for tuition.

Initial residency status (for tuition purposes) is determined by the information you provide on your application for admission. In general, U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are under 21 years of age are eligible for resident student status (and in-state tuition rates) if their parents or legal guardians reside in Indiana. In cases of separation or divorce, if one parent resides in Indiana, the student may qualify for Indiana residency and therefore in-state tuition.

Students who are 21 years of age are eligible for resident student status (and in-state tuition rates) after they have been physically present in Indiana for at least 12 months without the predominant purpose of higher education, and therefore have established their own residency.

Consult the IU Bulletin for complete residency information.

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