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-Southeast
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$23K
+
Room
$12K
+
Books
$1,166
=
Sticker Price
$16,411
$23K+$12K+$1,166=$16,411
Your Family Income
Sticker
$16,411
−
Your Aid
$9,365
=
Net Price
$7,046
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Indiana University-Southeast Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
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
Indiana University-Southeast Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$3,782
$30–48k
$4,978
$48–75k
$7,046
$75–110k
$11,730
$110k+
$14,276
Understanding Your Aid Package
Indiana University-Southeast has a sticker price of $16,411 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: $16,411/year
Average aid: $8,523 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$7,046/year
Student Debt & Repayment
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$19,684
Range (25th–75th)$5,380 – $22,428
Median Parent PLUS Loans$10,909
Debt Manageability
0.36x
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)
$47,596
Earnings Growth
+13%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-437
56th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$31,303
25th %ile
$66,990
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Indiana University-Southeast Cost & Financial Aid
Indiana University-Southeast's published tuition is $16,411 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $7,046—a difference of $9,365.
Indiana University-Southeast is nearly free for low-income families. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay an average of just $3,782 per year.
Indiana University-Southeast 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 $19,684, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $209 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $14,276 at Indiana—still $2,135 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
