HIGHER EDUCATION
TUITION FREEZE
FROM THE INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE
Indiana’ s 15 public colleges and universities will freeze in-state undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees for the next two academic years, Gov. Mike Braun announced June 23, 2025. The Republican governor called the move a“ historic” step toward making higher education more affordable.
The freeze applies to all flagship and regional campuses across the state and will keep costs flat through the 2026-2027 academic year.
The schools include: Ball State University; Indiana State University; Indiana University’ s Bloomington, East, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Northwest, South Bend and Southeast campuses; Ivy Tech Community College; Purdue’ s West Lafayette, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Northwest campuses; University of Southern Indiana; and Vincennes University.
Schools can still raise rates for room and board, however, and some institutions will additionally raise attendance costs for international students.
Under state law, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education( CHE) must issue tuition recommendations within 30 days of the budget’ s approval. Typically, each university system sets its own tuition schedule, which is approved by CHE.
But last month, commissioners instead announced their unanimous support for the governor’ s recommendation to implement the 0 % increase. It was the first such recommendation ever made by the higher education panel.
Tuition and Fees( 2024-25)
TUITION AND FEES
2024-2025
$ 14,000
$ 12,000
$ 10,000
$ 8,000
$ 6,000
$ 4,000
$ 2,000
$ 0
$ 10,258
Indiana State University
ENROLLMENT
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTHEAST
Enrollment
4,882
Degrees Offered
$ 9,036
University of Southern Indiana
$ 11,076
Ball State University
Avg. Test Scores
for all first-year students that were accepted and enrolled:
$ 7,130
Vincennes University
Institution
$ 5,154
Ivy Tech Community College
Acceptance Rate
85 %
Certificates, Associates, Bachelor’ s, Master’ s
SAT: 1010-1190 ACT Composite: 20-26
$ 12,144
$ 8,424
$ 10,762
IU IU Southeast IU Indianapolis Bloomington
Institution
2024-25 Tuition / Fees
Indiana State University |
$ 10,258 |
Univ. of Southern Indiana |
$ 9,036 |
Ball State University |
$ 11,076 |
Vincennes University |
$ 7,130 |
Ivy Tech Community College |
$ 5,154 |
IU Bloomington |
$ 12,144 |
IU Southeast |
$ 8,424 |
IU Indianapolis |
$ 10,762 |
Purdue West Lafayette |
$ 9,992 |
Purdue Indianapolis |
$ 9,992 |
Purdue Northwest |
$ 8,672 |
Purdue Fort Wayne |
$ 9,532 |
PURDUE POLYTECHNIC NEW ALBANY
Enrollment
250
Degrees Offered
Avg. Test Scores
for all first-year students that were accepted and enrolled:
Acceptance Rate
50 %
Certificates, Bachelor’ s
SAT: 1271 ACT Composite: 28
“ While the Commission, along with our institutions and other partners, have leveraged policies, programs, and partnerships to keep our colleges and universities affordable, we all recognize the economic challenges our fellow Hoosiers have faced over the past several years,” said Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Chris Lowery.“ In the spirit of seeking to maintain Indiana’ s national leadership in affordability, the Commission is in full support of Gov. Braun’ s recommendation for a 0 % tuition increase.” |
IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE SELLERSBURG
Enrollment
4,684
Degrees Offered
Acceptance Rate
100 %
Certificates, Technical Certificates, Associates
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HANOVER COLLEGE
Enrollment
1,070
Degrees Offered
|
Acceptance Rate
84 %
Bachelor’ s
|
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The announcement also comes amid growing national concern over the cost of college and rising student debt. While Indiana’ s tuition rates are generally lower than other states, scrutiny about affordability has increased.
CHE officials reported last year that nearly 70 % of Hoosier undergraduates receive some form of financial aid— but out-of-pocket expenses remain a barrier, particularly for first-generation and low-income students.
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Most popular majors: |
General Studies, Medical Assistant, Business Administration, Manufacturing And Industrial Technology, Computer Information Technology |
Avg. Test Scores
for all first-year students that were accepted and enrolled:
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SAT: 1154 ACT Composite: 26 |
24 2025 snapshot | a special publication of the News and Tribune