Indiana College Tuition Trends from 2015 to 2025

Tuition trends by school type and level for Indiana colleges

There are 70 four-year colleges and universities in Indiana—24 public institutions and 46 private institutions. This page summarizes average tuition & fees and how costs have changed over time based on the latest available IPEDS data.

Undergraduate Tuition Trends

Public colleges: In 2025, average in-state tuition & fees are $8,508, while out-of-state tuition & fees are $20,355. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 3.01% and out-of-state costs changed by 2.31%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 9.15% (in-state) and -3.11% (out-of-state).

Private colleges: The average tuition & fees are $32,148 in 2025. That is a 2.98% change from last year and 19.72% cumulative growth since 2015.

Graduate Tuition Trends

Public graduate schools: In 2025, average in-state graduate tuition & fees are $9,576, while out-of-state graduate tuition & fees are $21,450. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 2.41% and out-of-state costs changed by 2.47%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 24.15% (in-state) and 17.26% (out-of-state).

Private graduate schools: The average graduate tuition & fees are $21,511 in 2025. That is a 3.33% change from last year and 36.06% cumulative growth since 2015.

Public vs. private comparison (increase rates): In 2025, private undergraduate tuition changed by 2.98% year-over-year. Public undergraduate in-state changed by 3.01% (higher by 0.03 percentage points vs. private), and public out-of-state changed by 2.31% (lower by 0.66 percentage points vs. private). Over the full period since 2015, private undergraduate tuition grew by 19.72%, compared with public in-state 9.15% (lower by 10.57 percentage points vs. private) and public out-of-state -3.11% (lower by 22.83 percentage points vs. private).

Graduate comparison: In 2025, private graduate tuition changed by 3.33% year-over-year. Public graduate in-state changed by 2.41% (lower by 0.92 percentage points vs. private), and public graduate out-of-state changed by 2.47% (lower by 0.86 percentage points vs. private). Since 2015, private graduate tuition grew by 36.06%, compared with public graduate in-state 24.15% (lower by 11.91 percentage points vs. private) and public graduate out-of-state 17.26% (lower by 18.80 percentage points vs. private).

COA Trends

Undergraduate cost of attendance change by school type (tuition & fees + room & board): In 2025, estimated on-campus COA is $24,307 (public in-state), $36,154 (public out-of-state), and $47,948 (private). Year-over-year, on-campus COA changed by 4.16%, 3.38%, and 3.57%, respectively. Since 2015, cumulative on-campus COA growth is 24.33% (public in-state), 10.35% (public out-of-state), and 24.19% (private).

Off-campus COA: In 2025, estimated off-campus COA is $25,136 (public in-state), $36,984 (public out-of-state), and $48,777 (private). Year-over-year, off-campus COA changed by 6.11%, 4.70%, and 4.56%. Since 2015, cumulative off-campus COA growth is 25.54% (public in-state), 11.27% (public out-of-state), and 24.81% (private).

Tuition & Fees Trends of Indiana Colleges from 2015 to 2025

The tables and charts below show how average college tuition and fees have changed in Indiana from 2015 through 2025.

All figures are based on the latest available IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) data published by the U.S. Department of Education. To keep the comparisons consistent, these averages reflect 4-year colleges and universities in Indiana and exclude most community colleges and trade schools due to differences in reporting and availability.

Under. (Public) Under. (Private) Graduate (Public) Graduate (Private)

For Indiana public schools, the 2025 undergraduate in-state tuition & fees are $8,508 which has increased by 9.15% over the current decade and the out-of-state cost is $20,355 which has risen by -3.11%. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is -0.31% while last year increase rate was 2.31%.

Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Indiana Colleges

	2015-2016	2016-2017	2017-2018	2018-2019	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024	2024-2025
In-State Costs	$7,902	$8,506	$8,533	$8,158	$8,421	$8,055	$8,005	$8,111	$8,259	$8,508
Year-to-Year Rates	1.38%	7.64%	0.33%	-4.40%	3.22%	-4.35%	-0.62%	1.32%	1.83%	3.01%
Cumulative Rates	1.38%	9.13%	9.48%	4.67%	8.05%	3.35%	2.71%	4.06%	5.97%	9.15%
Out-of-State Costs	$21,272	$21,132	$21,105	$19,422	$21,737	$19,911	$19,246	$19,476	$19,895	$20,355
Year-to-Year Rates	1.25%	-0.66%	-0.13%	-7.97%	11.92%	-8.40%	-3.34%	1.19%	2.15%	2.31%
Cumulative Rates	1.25%	0.58%	0.45%	-7.55%	3.47%	-5.23%	-8.39%	-7.30%	-5.30%	-3.11%

For private schools in Indiana state, the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $32,148 which has increased by 19.72% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 1.97% while last year increase rate was 2.98%.

Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Indiana Colleges

	2015-2016	2016-2017	2017-2018	2018-2019	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024	2024-2025
Tuition & Fees	$27,551	$28,167	$27,950	$27,633	$28,468	$29,192	$29,864	$30,157	$31,219	$32,148
Year-to-Year Rates	2.60%	2.24%	-0.77%	-1.14%	3.02%	2.54%	2.31%	0.98%	3.52%	2.98%
Cumulative Rates	2.60%	4.89%	4.09%	2.90%	6.02%	8.71%	11.22%	12.30%	16.26%	19.72%

The average graduate school tuition & fees of Indiana public schools are $9,576 which has increased by 24.15% over the current decade and the out-of-state graduate cost is $21,450 which has risen by 17.26%. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 1.73% while last year increase rate was 2.47%.

Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Indiana Colleges

	2015-2016	2016-2017	2017-2018	2018-2019	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024	2024-2025
In-State Costs	$7,890	$8,244	$8,311	$8,518	$8,557	$8,811	$8,859	$9,134	$9,350	$9,576
Year-to-Year Rates	2.29%	4.48%	0.81%	2.49%	0.46%	2.98%	0.54%	3.11%	2.36%	2.41%
Cumulative Rates	2.29%	6.88%	7.75%	10.43%	10.94%	14.24%	14.86%	18.43%	21.23%	24.15%
Out-of-State Costs	$18,728	$18,497	$18,597	$19,095	$19,221	$19,860	$20,027	$20,445	$20,932	$21,450
Year-to-Year Rates	2.38%	-1.23%	0.54%	2.68%	0.66%	3.32%	0.84%	2.09%	2.38%	2.47%
Cumulative Rates	2.38%	1.12%	1.67%	4.39%	5.08%	8.57%	9.48%	11.77%	14.43%	17.26%

For private graduate schools in Indiana state, the 2025 tuition & fees are $21,511 which has increased by 36.06% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 3.60584% while last year increase rate was 3.33%.

Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Indiana Colleges

	2015-2016	2016-2017	2017-2018	2018-2019	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024	2024-2025
Tuition & Fees	$16,892	$17,598	$18,111	$17,991	$19,182	$19,798	$20,036	$20,552	$20,818	$21,511
Year-to-Year Rates	6.84%	4.18%	2.92%	-0.66%	6.62%	3.21%	1.20%	2.57%	1.30%	3.33%
Cumulative Rates	6.84%	11.31%	14.55%	13.79%	21.33%	25.22%	26.73%	29.99%	31.67%	36.06%

You can check the changes of other college costs including room & board costs, book & supplies, and other living expenses at Indiana college cost trends.

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