Indiana University–Southeast's published cost of attendance is $16,411. Net price by income band reveals how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $3,782, middle-income families pay around $7,046, and higher-income families pay approximately $14,276.
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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) | $16,411 |
| Tuition and Fees | $22,811 |
| Room and Board | $11,940 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,166 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,523 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $7,888 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,782 |
| $30–48k | $4,978 |
| $48–75k | $7,046 |
| $75–110k | $11,730 |
| $110k+ | $14,276 |
Indiana University–Southeast's published cost of attendance is $16,411. Net price by income band reveals how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $3,782, middle-income families pay around $7,046, and higher-income families pay approximately $14,276. Azimuth ranks Indiana University-Southeast #83 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–Southeast's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid applied to reduce the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. For families evaluating affordability, the contrast between published cost and net price matters: net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and at Indiana University–Southeast, need-based aid provides meaningful reduction across income levels. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,684, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $10,909; 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 $54,129, median federal debt of $19,684 projects to a monthly payment of about $222 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 University-Southeast earn median 4-year earnings of $54,129, placing Indiana University-Southeast in the 13.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Indiana University-Southeast in the 55.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Indiana University-Southeast #913 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Indiana University-Southeast's concentration in business and applied fields. Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 147 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $60,570, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The General Studies program graduates 80 students earning $49,376, while Psychology, General and Teacher Education round out the top programs with $46,145 and $46,073 respectively. These programs anchor the institution's earnings profile and align with the regional labor market in southern Indiana.
