Tuition and Fees

The best investment you'll ever make

The value of your time at IU Northwest is immeasurable. You’ll earn a prestigious IU degree that employers love and more opportunities to climb the career ladder—from landing your dream job, to getting accepted into graduate school, to becoming a CEO, and more.

Figuring out how you’ll pay for college can be overwhelming. We understand, and we’re here to help. Find everything you need to invest in your IU education and your future. 

For all campus fees and to find cost details for employer tuition reimbursement, see the IU Northwest campus fee list.

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See how much your IU education will cost

Your costs to attend IU Northwest will vary based on where you’re from and whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student. If you're from select Midwest states, you'll receive the discounted Indiana Partner tuition rate.

You'll pay a flat fee for tuition when you register for 12 to 18 credits per semester. For most degree programs, you’ll need to average 15.5 credit hours per semester to graduate in four years.

ItemLiving with parentLiving off campus
Tuition and fees$8,352$8,352
Housing and food$2,310$10,244
Books and supplies$644$644
Transportation$2,350$2,350
Personal expenses$2,200$2,200
Total cost of attendance$15,856$23,790

*Costs shown are based off 2023-24 rates. Numbers for upcoming years will be provided as soon as they become available. 

Costs shown are for annual, full-time enrollment. Actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses vary by student, based on student choice, travel habits, and academic program.

The flat-rate tuition costs noted above include up to 40 credit hours across the academic year: fall and spring semesters, and both the August and winter intersessions. Summer classes charge per credit hour. Students attending less than full time should visit MoneySmarts for the most accurate cost estimates. 

ItemLiving off campus
Tuition and fees$12,098
Housing and food$10,244
Books and supplies$644
Transportation$2,350
Personal expenses$2,200
Total cost of attendance$27,536

*Costs shown are based off 2023-24 rates. Numbers for upcoming years will be provided as soon as they become available. 

Residents of Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, or Wisconsin, receive the Indiana Partner discounted tuition rate through the Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP). Residents of Illinois, Kentucky, and Michigan may be eligible to receive a Student Excellence Award which offers the same benefits.

Costs shown are for annual, full-time enrollment. Actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses vary by student, based on student choice, travel habits, and academic program.

The flat-rate tuition costs noted above include up to 40 credit hours across the academic year: fall and spring semesters, and both the August and winter intersessions. Summer classes charge per credit hour. Students attending less than full time should visit MoneySmarts for the most accurate cost estimates. 

ItemLiving off campus
Tuition and fees$22,216
Housing and food$10,244
Books and supplies$644
Transportation$2,350
Personal expenses$2,200
Total cost of attendance$37,654

*Costs shown are based off 2023-24 rates. Numbers for upcoming years will be provided as soon as they become available. 

Costs shown are for annual, full-time enrollment. Actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses vary by student, based on student choice, travel habits, and academic program.

The flat-rate tuition costs noted above include up to 40 credit hours across the academic year: fall and spring semesters, and both the August and winter intersessions. Summer classes charge per credit hour. Students attending less than full time should visit MoneySmarts for the most accurate cost estimates. 

ItemIndiana residentsNonresidents
Tuition and fees$7,458$16,550
Housing and food$10,244$10,244
Books and supplies$460$460
Transportation$2,350$2,350
Personal expenses$2,200$2,200
Total cost of attendance$22,712$31,804

*Costs shown are based off 2023-24 rates. Numbers for upcoming years will be provided as soon as they become available. 

Costs shown are for annual, full-time enrollment. Actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses vary by student, based on student choice, travel habits, and academic program.

The flat-rate tuition costs noted above include up to 40 credit hours across the academic year: fall and spring semesters, and both the August and winter intersessions. Summer classes charge per credit hour. Students attending less than full time should visit MoneySmarts for the most accurate cost estimates. 

IU Northwest students graduate with less debt

82%of full-time freshmen receive financial aid

$15.8Min gift aid awarded to IU Northwest students

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