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Indiana University-South Bend

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,827

Cost of attendance at Indiana University-South Bend in 2022 for students from Indiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average $8,887
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,934

Cost of attendance at Indiana University-South Bend in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average $22,628
National average $18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Indiana University-South Bend was $8,189. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at IU SB

IU SB net price calculator

$8,189

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Indiana and nationwide.

Indiana's average $9,921
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of IU SB for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $8,189 $1,257 (13%) $4,823 $5,777 $9,491 $14,078 $14,019
2021 $9,446 $484 (5%) $5,504 $6,544 $10,840 $14,660 $15,876
2020 $8,962 $476 (6%) $4,641 $5,057 $10,585 $14,440 $14,821
2019 $8,486 $155 (2%) $4,557 $6,238 $10,729 $14,439 $15,137
2018 $8,331 $1,403 (14%) $5,204 $6,007 $9,708 $13,633 $14,049
2017 $9,734 $438 (5%) $6,207 $6,810 $11,007 $14,921 $15,616
2016 $9,296 $593 (6%) $6,407 $7,980 $11,900 $14,874 $15,232
2015 $9,889 $1,108 (10%) $6,471 $8,094 $12,265 $15,142 $15,242
2014 $10,997 -- $8,129 $9,761 $14,750 $16,537 $16,888

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Indiana University-South Bend's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $21,979 $1,218 (6%) $7,827 $13,172 $980
2021 $20,761 $128 $7,715 $12,116 $930
2020 $20,633 $721 (4%) $7,527 $11,996 $1,110
2019 $19,912 $319 (2%) $7,344 $11,392 $1,176
2018 $19,593 $348 (2%) $7,207 $11,210 $1,176
2017 $19,245 $1,873 (9%) $7,073 $10,968 $1,204
2016 $21,118 $69 $6,986 $12,984 $1,148
2015 $21,049 $175 $6,905 $12,844 $1,300
2014 $20,874 $694 (3%) $6,816 $12,758 $1,300
2013 $21,568 -- $6,728 $13,344 $1,496

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at IU SB? How much does it cost?
The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $9,996 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at IU SB is $1,111 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
IU SB estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $980.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, IU SB estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $2,490
  • If living off-campus, with family: $1,588
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $4,076
How much is IU SB application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $35 and $40 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
IU SB offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Indiana University-South Bend cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $239 $317
For out-of-state students $676 $747

Housing and Meal

IU SB requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Indiana University-South Bend for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 N/A N/A $9,996 0 386
2021 N/A N/A $8,958 0 386
2020 N/A N/A $9,146 0 396
2019 N/A N/A $9,034 0 396
2018 N/A N/A $8,850 0 396
2017 N/A N/A $8,746 0 388
2016 N/A N/A $8,688 0 388

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Indiana University-South Bend during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered