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College costs in Indiana

Last checked: 2026-10-26

This page lists the 7 pilot schools in Indiana that are covered in this pilot. The lowest published total cost among them is $20,786 at Ivy Tech Community College, for one year, in state. The full list of 300 pilot schools is on the homepage, and selection for the pilot is explained on the methodology page.

Indiana averages

FigureAverage
Total cost for one year, in state$35,210
Total cost for one year, out of state$50,764
Average net price for one year$14,183
Acceptance rate59.2%

Averages on this page are simple averages across the pilot schools in Indiana that publish each figure. They describe the schools listed on this site, not every college in the state.

Schools in Indiana ranked by total cost

SchoolCityTotal cost, in stateTotal cost, out of stateAverage net price
Ivy Tech Community CollegeIndianapolis$20,786$25,339$7,391
Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette$24,882$43,684$12,421
Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis$26,685$49,953$11,592
Ball State UniversityMuncie$26,734$44,742$13,017
Indiana University-BloomingtonBloomington$28,900$57,592$16,282
University of Notre DameNotre Dame$83,271$83,271$29,083
Purdue University GlobalWest Lafayette$10,110 in tuition and feesNot publishedNot published

Schools in Indiana ranked by acceptance rate

SchoolAcceptance rate, fall 2023ApplicantsAdmitted
University of Notre Dame12.4%28,3533,510
Purdue University50.3%73,08336,763
Ball State University71.6%28,66820,525
Indiana University-Bloomington80.4%54,27943,624
Indiana University-Indianapolis81.4%15,71512,791

Frequently asked questions

How much does college cost in Indiana?

Across the 6 pilot schools in Indiana that publish a total cost, the simple average total cost for one year is $35,210 for in state students. Individual schools on this page range from $20,786 upward.

What is the cheapest pilot school in Indiana on this site?

By published total cost for one year, the lowest is Ivy Tech Community College at $20,786 for in state students. Average net price can change the order, because grant aid differs by school.

What is the average acceptance rate in Indiana?

Across the 5 pilot schools in Indiana that publish a rate, the simple average acceptance rate is 59.2% for fall 2023.

Are these every college in Indiana?

No. This pilot covers 300 schools nationwide, chosen by measured search demand, selectivity, and enrollment, with at least one school in every state. The Indiana page lists only the pilot schools in the state.

Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System and College Scorecard, United States Department of Education. See the methodology page for sources, years, and how averages are worked out.