The Cheapest Colleges in Indiana by In State Total Cost for 2023
If you're looking for an affordable university and you are a resident of Indiana these are the least expensive in state colleges to consider.
Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published in state total cost. It's important to research the typical financial aid package offered by a school, the average net price actually paid and most importantly the quality of education you receive for your tuition dollar. Sometimes a school which appears cheap based on list price can be a poor relative value if it can't award competitive financial aid or doesn't offer a quality education. The list below is a ranking on published in state total cost with no consideration of actual average price paid or academic quality of the school. Please see the CollegeCalc best value colleges in Indiana list for a ranking which considers school quality and average net price.
Total cost may factor in an estimated off-campus living expense if a school doens't provide housing. This estimate may vary widely by college. To view a rank by academic fees alone please see our Indiana tuition ranking.
The most affordable four year colleges in Indiana are listed by one year's in state total cost list price for the 2021/2022 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.
What is the cheapest college in Indiana? Leading the colleges list is University of Phoenix Northwest Indiana Campus in Merrillville with an in state total cost of $9,859.
Academic Rating is a CollegeCalc rating of a college's overall academics and effectiveness. The score ranges from zero to one hundred, with fifty being the median for all eligible colleges. Dollar value is a measure of a school's academic rating compared with the average price paid by students. Colleges which are ranked "n/a" didn't report sufficient data to formulate a score. Learn more about our rating methodology.
All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2021/2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.
| College | In State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#21 Indiana University Purdue University Fort WayneFort Wayne, Public Not For Profit |
$19,939 | 38 | 29 |
#22 Indiana University SoutheastNew Albany, Public Not For Profit |
$20,027 | 41 | 29 |
#23 Trine University Regional/Non Traditional CampusesFort Wayne, Private Not For Profit |
$20,052 | NA | NA |
#24 Brown Mackie College IndianapolisIndianapolis, Private For Profit |
$20,322 | NA | NA |
#25 University of Southern IndianaEvansville, Public Not For Profit |
$20,396 | 36 | 14 |
#26 Purdue University Main CampusWest Lafayette, Public Not For Profit |
$21,032 | 78 | 93 |
#27 Indiana University Purdue University IndianapolisIndianapolis, Public Not For Profit |
$21,682 | 57 | 75 |
#28 Indiana State UniversityTerre Haute, Public Not For Profit |
$21,980 | NA | NA |
#29 Ball State UniversityMuncie, Public Not For Profit |
$22,450 | 53 | 72 |
#30 Martin UniversityIndianapolis, Private Not For Profit |
$22,466 | NA | NA |
#31 DeVry University IndianaIndianapolis, Private For Profit |
$23,669 | NA | NA |
#32 International Business CollegeFort Wayne, Private For Profit |
$23,840 | NA | NA |
#33 Indiana University BloomingtonBloomington, Public Not For Profit |
$24,481 | 70 | 86 |
#34 Crossroads Bible CollegeIndianapolis, Private Not For Profit |
$25,300 | NA | NA |
#35 Harrison College EvansvilleEvansville, Private For Profit |
$25,464 | NA | NA |
#36 Mid America College of Funeral ServiceJeffersonville, Private Not For Profit |
$26,491 | NA | NA |
#37 Calumet College of Saint JosephWhiting, Private Not For Profit |
$27,670 | NA | NA |
#38 Oakland City UniversityOakland City, Private Not For Profit |
$37,663 | 47 | 88 |
#39 Huntington UniversityHuntington, Private Not For Profit |
$38,346 | 48 | 43 |
#40 Grace College and Theological SeminaryWinona Lake, Private Not For Profit |
$39,204 | 42 | 25 |