Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between best schools in Indiana. For state residents, the average COA is $28,617 when living on campus and $27,591 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $64,132 when living on campus and $63,106 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
| 1 | University of Notre Dame | $65,025 | $1,250 | $19,850 | $19,850 | |
| 2 | Purdue University-Main Campus | $9,992 | $28,794 | $1,070 | $15,110 | $15,110 |
| 3 | Wabash College | $50,800 | $1,300 | $15,970 | $11,320 | |
| 4 | DePauw University | $59,070 | $950 | $17,780 | $18,320 | |
| 5 | Indiana University-Bloomington | $12,144 | $41,891 | $1,250 | $17,208 | $17,208 |
| 6 | Saint Mary's College | $53,230 | $300 | $15,960 | $16,550 | |
| 7 | Earlham College | $53,930 | $1,000 | $16,228 | $17,094 | |
| 8 | University of Evansville | $44,172 | $870 | $17,208 | $17,676 | |
| 9 | Trine University | $36,560 | $1,100 | $16,820 | $11,900 | |
| 10 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | $32,352 | $1,384 | $12,884 | $9,732 | |
| Average | $11,068 | $46,582 | $1,047 | $16,502 | $15,476 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between best schools in Indiana. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,068 for in-state students and $46,582 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of best schools in Indiana are increased by 3.31% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Indiana, University of Notre Dame requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $64,518 and Purdue University-Main Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $28,520 for undergraduate programs.
| Rank | Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | University of Notre Dame | $62,693 | $65,025 | ||
| 2 | Purdue University-Main Campus | $9,992 | $28,794 | $9,992 | $28,794 |
| 3 | Wabash College | $49,125 | $50,800 | ||
| 4 | DePauw University | $57,070 | $59,070 | ||
| 5 | Indiana University-Bloomington | $11,790 | $40,482 | $12,144 | $41,891 |
| 6 | Saint Mary's College | $51,430 | $53,230 | ||
| 7 | Earlham College | $51,840 | $53,930 | ||
| 8 | University of Evansville | $42,676 | $44,172 | ||
| 9 | Trine University | $35,600 | $36,560 | ||
| 10 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | $31,168 | $32,352 | ||
| Average | $10,891 | $45,088 | $11,068 | $46,582 | |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between best schools in Indiana. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,874 for state residents and $33,442 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of best schools in Indiana are increased by 1.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Indiana, University of Notre Dame requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $64,356 and Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,440.
| Rank | Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | University of Notre Dame | $62,502 | $64,826 | ||
| 2 | Purdue University-Main Campus | $9,992 | $28,794 | $9,992 | $28,794 |
| 3 | Wabash College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 4 | DePauw University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 5 | Indiana University-Bloomington | $11,611 | $33,410 | $11,756 | $33,454 |
| 6 | Saint Mary's College | $29,794 | $29,803 | ||
| 7 | Earlham College | $20,651 | $22,751 | ||
| 8 | University of Evansville | $29,206 | $28,537 | ||
| 9 | Trine University | $48,150 | $48,750 | ||
| 10 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | $11,970 | $10,620 | ||
| Average | $10,802 | $33,060 | $10,874 | $33,442 | |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between best schools in Indiana. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of best schools in Indiana is $16,502 when a student lives on campus and $15,476 when living off campus.
| Rank | Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | ||
| 1 | University of Notre Dame | $17,900 | $1,950 | $17,900 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| 2 | Purdue University-Main Campus | $12,820 | $2,290 | $12,820 | $2,290 | $4,290 |
| 3 | Wabash College | $14,400 | $1,570 | $9,750 | $1,570 | $1,570 |
| 4 | DePauw University | $15,330 | $2,450 | $15,870 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
| 5 | Indiana University-Bloomington | $13,984 | $3,224 | $13,984 | $3,224 | $4,736 |
| 6 | Saint Mary's College | $14,260 | $1,700 | $14,850 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| 7 | Earlham College | $13,985 | $2,243 | $14,851 | $2,243 | $2,243 |
| 8 | University of Evansville | $15,000 | $2,208 | $14,460 | $3,216 | $3,216 |
| 9 | Trine University | $13,120 | $3,700 | $8,200 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| 10 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | $10,868 | $2,016 | $7,032 | $2,700 | $5,484 |
| Average | $14,167 | $2,335 | $12,972 | $2,504 | $3,134 | |
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