The Cheapest Colleges in Indiana by In State Tuition 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 tuition. 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 tuition 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.
The most affordable four year colleges in Indiana are listed by one year's in state tuition list price for the 2021/2022 school year.
What is the cheapest college in Indiana? Leading the colleges list is Vincennes University in Vincennes with an in state tuition of $5,926.
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 Tuition | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 Vincennes UniversityVincennes, Public Not For Profit |
$5,926 | NA | NA |
#2 Purdue University North Central CampusWestville, Public Not For Profit |
$6,746 | 32 | 25 |
#3 Purdue University Calumet CampusHammond, Public Not For Profit |
$6,746 | 39 | 22 |
#4 Indiana University EastRichmond, Public Not For Profit |
$7,170 | 36 | 38 |
#5 Indiana University SoutheastNew Albany, Public Not For Profit |
$7,170 | 41 | 29 |
#6 Indiana University NorthwestGary, Public Not For Profit |
$7,170 | 35 | 40 |
#7 Indiana University South BendSouth Bend, Public Not For Profit |
$7,170 | 34 | 23 |
#8 Indiana University KokomoKokomo, Public Not For Profit |
$7,170 | 32 | 12 |
#9 Indiana University Purdue University Fort WayneFort Wayne, Public Not For Profit |
$7,703 | 38 | 29 |
#10 University of Southern IndianaEvansville, Public Not For Profit |
$8,309 | 36 | 14 |
#11 Indiana University Purdue University IndianapolisIndianapolis, Public Not For Profit |
$8,883 | 57 | 75 |
#12 University of Phoenix Northwest Indiana CampusMerrillville, Private For Profit |
$9,110 | NA | NA |
#13 Indiana State UniversityTerre Haute, Public Not For Profit |
$9,318 | NA | NA |
#14 Trine University Regional/Non Traditional CampusesFort Wayne, Private Not For Profit |
$9,576 | NA | NA |
#15 Ball State UniversityMuncie, Public Not For Profit |
$9,628 | 53 | 72 |
#16 Purdue University Main CampusWest Lafayette, Public Not For Profit |
$9,718 | 78 | 93 |
#17 Indiana University BloomingtonBloomington, Public Not For Profit |
$9,913 | 70 | 86 |
#18 University of Phoenix Indianapolis CampusIndianapolis, Private For Profit |
$10,080 | NA | NA |
#19 Brown Mackie College Michigan CityMichigan City, Private For Profit |
$11,304 | NA | NA |
#20 Brown Mackie College Fort WayneFort Wayne, Private For Profit |
$11,772 | NA | NA |