Indiana University-Indianapolis prices its programs accessibly across the income spectrum. Low-income families pay approximately $5,701 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $11,038, and higher-income families pay correspondingly more at roughly $20,680.
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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) | $23,316 |
| Tuition and Fees | $34,891 |
| Room and Board | $13,308 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,648 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $11,668 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $5,701 |
| $30–48k | $5,995 |
| $48–75k | $11,038 |
| $75–110k | $18,056 |
| $110k+ | $20,680 |
Indiana University-Indianapolis prices its programs accessibly across the income spectrum. Low-income families pay approximately $5,701 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $11,038, and higher-income families pay correspondingly more at roughly $20,680. Azimuth ranks Indiana University-Indianapolis #202 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. That positioning reflects the university's public-tuition structure and its broad financial-aid reach across a student body where a substantial share of undergraduates qualify for need-based support. 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-Indianapolis participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, and students apply through the FAFSA for need-based grants, subsidized loans, and work-study. The university's health-sciences and professional program mix attracts students who often carry focused career goals into enrollment, and the aid structure is designed to keep access broad across income levels. Families weighing the full cost picture should note that the — the gap between published sticker price and what families actually pay — is real here, and the income-band figures above are the more meaningful planning anchors than the headline cost of attendance. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $17,205; 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 $64,616, median federal debt of $20,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $226 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Indiana University-Indianapolis earn median 4-year earnings of $64,616, placing Indiana University-Indianapolis in the 64.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,678 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 78.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Indiana University-Indianapolis #468 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 652 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $79,722, ranked #183 nationally in its major. Business/Commerce, General reports 482 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $70,903, ranked #13 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 223 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $46,904, ranked #239 nationally in its major. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities reports 188 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $51,718, ranked #90 nationally in its major.
