Indiana University-East's published cost of attendance is $16,954. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that figure: low-income families pay approximately $5,154, middle-income families pay around $7,100, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,067.
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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) | $16,954 |
| Tuition and Fees | $22,811 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,166 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,820 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $8,134 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $5,154 |
| $30–48k | $5,454 |
| $48–75k | $7,100 |
| $75–110k | $13,260 |
| $110k+ | $16,067 |
Indiana University-East's published cost of attendance is $16,954. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that figure: low-income families pay approximately $5,154, middle-income families pay around $7,100, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,067. Azimuth ranks Indiana University-East #73 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 University-East's financial aid structure combines federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for need-based aid. The institution's affordability ranking reflects both the published cost and the net price outcomes for students across income levels, positioning it as a public regional university with moderate pricing relative to peer institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,042, and private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $58,030, median federal debt of $18,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $203 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 earn median 4-year earnings of $58,030, placing Indiana University-East in the 33.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,540 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Indiana University-East in the 38.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Indiana University-East #829 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent lifetime returns relative to IN's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $32,990 — the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential in the young-adult age range. The program mix at Indiana University-East is anchored by Business, which accounts for 22% of degrees awarded and drives much of the institution's earnings profile. Business Administration stands out as the highest aggregate-return program, combining cohort scale with solid four-year earnings. Business Administration is the largest program by graduate count, with 158 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $62,886; Azimuth ranks Business Administration #180 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . Among the highest-earning programs, Psychology, General program graduates 136 students with median 4-year earnings of $49,596, and the The Mathematics program graduates 77 students earning $71,223 — both fields reflecting the institution's concentration in applied, career-oriented disciplines that connect graduates to regional labor markets in IN.
