Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $17,364. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Indiana residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,424 | $22,811 |
| Housing & meals | $11,216 | $11,216 |
| Books & supplies | $644 | $644 |
| Personal & travel | $2,536 | $2,536 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$5,456 | −$5,456 |
| Total cost of attendance | $17,364 | $31,751 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
IUSB net price compared with other Indiana colleges
IUSB has the 6th-lowest average net price of 45 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Indiana University-Northwest | $5,130 | 37% | $43,361 |
| 3 | Purdue University Northwest | $6,079 | 43% | $48,318 |
| 4 | Indiana University-Southeast | $7,888 | 39% | $47,596 |
| 5 | Indiana University-East | $8,134 | 40% | $47,156 |
| 6 | Indiana University-South Bend | $8,653 | 40% | $44,947 |
| 7 | Union Bible College | $10,110 | 50% | — |
| 8 | Indiana State University | $10,873 | 43% | $48,387 |
| 9 | Vincennes University | $11,225 | 39% | $41,110 |
| 10 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | $11,668 | 54% | $55,198 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Indiana colleges →
Why IUSB costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-South Bend | 84% | $8,653 | 40% | $44,947 | This school |
| Indiana University-Southeast | 84% | $7,888 | 39% | $47,596 | |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | 84% | $13,171 | 36% | $45,872 | |
| Indiana University-Kokomo | 86% | $3,968 | 46% | $49,917 | |
| Indiana State University | 81% | $10,873 | 43% | $48,387 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Indiana University-South Bend would cost you $765 more per year than Indiana University-Southeast, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Indiana University-South Bend, mostly from more Indiana University-Southeast students living at home, which lowers its average (+$1,391).
- Indiana University-South Bend gives aided families $188 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Indiana resident | IUSB | IUSE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,424 | $8,424 | $0 |
| Books & supplies | $644 | $644 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $11,216 | $11,654 | −$438 |
| Personal & travel | $2,536 | $2,536 | $0 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$5,456 | −$6,847 | +$1,391 |
| Sticker price | $17,364 | $16,411 | +$953 |
| Average grants | −$8,711 | −$8,523 | −$188 |
| You pay | $8,653 | $7,888 | +$765 |
“+” means IUSB costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
IUSB cost questions
How much is tuition at IUSB?
Tuition and fees are $8,424 a year for Indiana residents and $22,811 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending IUSB?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $17,364 a year for Indiana residents living on campus and about $31,751 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at IUSB?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $8,653 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $4,637; $48–75k pay $8,195; $110k+ pay $15,825. These figures are for Indiana residents.
How much debt do IUSB graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,000, and 5.2% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Indiana University-South Bend overview