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Indiana University

Indiana University-Bloomington

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

17% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Indiana enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$13,380
Total Cost of Attendance	$28,801

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$6,324	$25,296
$30-48k	$7,610	$30,440
$48-75k	$12,154	$48,616
$75-110k	$20,204	$80,816
$110k+	$25,128	$100,512

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Indiana University

17.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$19,509

Median Debt at Graduation

Is Indiana University Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$63,742

Median Earnings (10yr)

$19,509

Median Debt

3.3x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Indiana University — 3.3x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Indiana University True Cost by Family Income

17% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Indiana enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$6,324	$25,296
$30-48k	$7,610	$30,440
$48-75k	$12,154	$48,616
$75-110k	$20,204	$80,816
$110k+	$25,128	$100,512

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$13,380
Total Cost of Attendance	$28,801

Financial Aid & Student Debt

17.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$19,509

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$53,417

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

Indiana University Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Indiana University actually cost per year?

Indiana University's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $28,801/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $14,284/yr, a 50% discount off sticker price.

Does Indiana University offer good financial aid?

17% of Indiana University students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Indiana University also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Indiana University requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at Indiana University?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $6,324/yr at Indiana University after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $25,128/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is Indiana University worth the cost?

Indiana University graduates earn a median of $63,742 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $115,204 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.