Indiana State University's published cost of attendance is $24,535. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $6,455, middle-income families pay around $9,317, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,345.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $24,535 |
| Tuition and Fees | $22,322 |
| Room and Board | $12,262 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,140 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$13,662 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $10,873 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $6,455 |
| $30–48k | $6,571 |
| $48–75k | $9,317 |
| $75–110k | $15,450 |
| $110k+ | $19,345 |
Indiana State University's published cost of attendance is $24,535. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $6,455, middle-income families pay around $9,317, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,345. Azimuth ranks Indiana State University #273 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Indiana State's aid structure combines federal need-based aid, state grants, and institutional scholarships. Most undergraduates receive some form of financial aid, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs. The gap between published cost and net price reflects the institution's commitment to making attendance affordable across income levels, though the affordability rank indicates that post-graduation debt service remains a meaningful consideration relative to peer public universities. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $17,049; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,688, median federal debt of $24,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $271 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Indiana State University earn median 4-year earnings of $57,688, placing Indiana State University in the 32.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,832 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 66.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Indiana State University #766 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 185 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $81,988, ranked #230 nationally in its major. Criminology reports 124 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $51,991, ranked #32 nationally in its major. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods reports 109 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $44,482, ranked #193 nationally in its major. Air Transportation reports 95 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $71,254, ranked #26 nationally in its major.
