Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Indiana University-East
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$22K
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Room
—
+
Books
$644
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Sticker Price
$16,756
$22K+—+$644=$16,756
Your Family Income
Sticker
$16,756
−
Your Aid
$5,695
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Net Price
$11,061
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Indiana University-East Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$16,756
Tuition and Fees
$22,043
Books and Supplies
$644
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$7,674
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$9,082
Indiana University-East Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$5,216
$30–48k
$6,260
$48–75k
$11,061
$75–110k
$13,497
$110k+
$14,863
Understanding Your Aid Package
Indiana University-East has a sticker price of $16,756 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $16,756/year
Average aid: $7,674 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$11,061/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$5,216/year
34% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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34%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
45%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$18,000
Range (25th–75th)$5,500 – $24,310
Median Parent PLUS Loans$13,498
Debt Manageability
0.38x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,156
vs $50,116 peer avg
Earnings Growth
+5%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$2,518
69th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$28,677
25th %ile
$68,202
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Indiana University-East Cost & Financial Aid
Indiana University-East's published tuition is $16,756 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $11,061—a difference of $5,695.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $5,216 at Indiana University-East. 34% of students receive Pell Grants.
Indiana University-East offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Indiana graduates is $18,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $191 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $14,863 at Indiana—still $1,893 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
