The Cheapest Colleges in Indiana by Out of State Total Cost for 2023
If you're looking for an affordable university in Indiana but aren't a state resident, these are the least expensive out of state colleges to consider. Additionally, if you are a foreign citizen and cannot qualify for in-state tuition, these are the cheapest universities in Indiana for international students.
Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published out of 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 out of 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 out of 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 out of 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 | Out of State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 University of Phoenix Northwest Indiana CampusMerrillville, Private For Profit |
$9,859 | NA | NA |
#2 Harrison College Terre HauteTerre Haute, Private For Profit |
$16,485 | NA | NA |
#3 Harrison College MuncieMuncie, Private For Profit |
$16,485 | NA | NA |
#4 Harrison College ColumbusColumbus, Private For Profit |
$16,485 | NA | NA |
#5 Harrison College AndersonAnderson, Private For Profit |
$16,485 | NA | NA |
#6 Harrison College NorthwestIndianapolis, Private For Profit |
$17,025 | NA | NA |
#7 University of Phoenix Indianapolis CampusIndianapolis, Private For Profit |
$17,910 | NA | NA |
#8 Harrison College Fort WayneFort Wayne, Private For Profit |
$18,360 | NA | NA |
#9 Harrison College Indianapolis EastIndianapolis, Private For Profit |
$18,360 | NA | NA |
#10 Brown Mackie College Michigan CityMichigan City, Private For Profit |
$19,084 | NA | NA |
#11 Brown Mackie College Fort WayneFort Wayne, Private For Profit |
$19,638 | NA | NA |
#12 Brown Mackie College South BendSouth Bend, Private For Profit |
$19,638 | NA | NA |
#13 Brown Mackie College MerrillvilleMerrillville, Private For Profit |
$19,638 | NA | NA |
#14 Trine University Regional/Non Traditional CampusesFort Wayne, Private Not For Profit |
$20,052 | NA | NA |
#15 Brown Mackie College IndianapolisIndianapolis, Private For Profit |
$20,322 | NA | NA |
#16 Martin UniversityIndianapolis, Private Not For Profit |
$22,466 | NA | NA |
#17 DeVry University IndianaIndianapolis, Private For Profit |
$23,669 | NA | NA |
#18 International Business CollegeFort Wayne, Private For Profit |
$23,840 | NA | NA |
#19 Crossroads Bible CollegeIndianapolis, Private Not For Profit |
$25,300 | NA | NA |
#20 Harrison College EvansvilleEvansville, Private For Profit |
$25,464 | NA | NA |