How much does it cost to attend IU South Bend?
When you are budgeting for your education, it helps to know what you will be paying. We’ve made it easy by breaking costs down for you with our standard cost of attendance (COA) estimate at
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Money Smarts is showing you the estimated COA for the full 2024–25 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester.
Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:
- The number of credit hours you take
- Whether you are an Indiana resident
- Your personal choices
- Your travel habits
Your COA may differ from these estimates. Your total aid will be based on your estimated COA. Visit your in One.IU for your specific estimated cost. Visit to see a list of academically related fees.
Academic Year 2025-2026
ESTIMATED UNDERGRADUATE COA
ESTIMATED UNDERGRADUATE COA
14 Credit Hours, Housing Off-Campus
| Indiana Resident | Non-resident |
Tuition and Fees (est) | $8,616 | $23,222 |
Total Direct/Billed Cost (est) | $8,616 | $23,222 |
Housing and Food * | $11,324 | $11,324 |
Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,290 |
Transportation * | $1,640 | $1,640 |
Personal | $2,360 | $2,360 |
Total Indirect/NOT Billed (est) | $16,614 | $16,614 |
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $25,230 | $39,836 |
Direct (+) Indirect Cost | ||
* This estimate is for general programs, students in specialized fields may have higher tuition and fees.
** Students who indicate they are living with a parent or on campus (housing costs. ) will have a different housing and food allowance, as well as transportation allowance.
Academic Year 2025-2026
ESTIMATED UNDERGRADUATE COA
ESTIMATED UNDERGRADUATE COA
6 Credit Hours, Housing Off-Campus
| Indiana Resident | Non-resident |
Tuition and Fees (est) | $3,520 | $9,362 |
Total Direct/Billed Cost (est) | $3,520 | $9,362 |
Housing and Food * | $9,816 | $9,816 |
Books and Supplies | $516 | $516 |
Transportation * | $364 | $364 |
Personal | $2,360 | $2,360 |
Total Indirect/NOT Billed (est) | $13,056 | $13,056 |
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $16,576 | $22,418 |
Direct (+) Indirect Cost | ||
* This estimate is for general programs, students in specialized fields may have higher tuition and fees.
** Students who indicate they are living with a parent or on campus (housing costs. ) will have a different housing and food allowance, as well as transportation allowance.
Academic Year 2025-2026
ESTIMATED GRADUATE COA
ESTIMATED GRADUATE COA
12 Credit Hours, Housing Off-Campus
| Indiana Resident | Non-resident |
Tuition and Fees (est) * | $9,244 | $20,802 |
Total Direct/Billed Cost (est) | $9,244 | $20,802 |
Housing and Food ** | $11,324 | $11,324 |
Books and Supplies | $1,032 | $1,032 |
Transportation ** | $1,640 | $1,640 |
Personal | $2,360 | $2,360 |
Total Indirect/NOT Billed (est) | $16,356 | $16,356 |
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $25,600 | $37,158 |
Direct (+) Indirect Cost | ||
* This estimate is for general programs, students in specialized fields may have higher tuition and fees.
** Students who indicate they are living with a parent or on campus (housing costs. ) will have a different housing and food allowance, as well as transportation allowance.
Academic Year 2025-2026
ESTIMATED GRADUATE COA
ESTIMATED GRADUATE COA
4 Credit Hours, Housing Off-Campus
| Indiana Resident | Non-resident |
Tuition and Fees (est) * | $3,202 | $7,056 |
Total Direct/Billed Cost (est) | $3,202 | $7,056 |
Housing and Food ** | $11,324 | $11,324 |
Books and Supplies | $334 | $334 |
Transportation ** | $1,640 | $1,640 |
Personal | $2,360 | $2,360 |
Total Indirect/NOT Billed (est) | $15,668 | $15,668 |
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $18,870 | $22,724 |
Direct (+) Indirect Cost | ||
* This estimate is for general programs, students in specialized fields may have higher tuition and fees.
** Students who indicate they are living with a parent or on campus (housing costs. ) will have a different housing and food allowance, as well as transportation allowance.
Keep in mind we automatically add additional costs to your COA for federal origination if you have accepted Federal Direct Loan(s) and program required fees for when incurred while in attendance.
Remember: Actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses vary by student, based on student choice, travel habits, and academic program. Visit your under Financials to see the estimated cost used to calculate your aid eligibility. To see campus academically related fees visit .
Regardless of the type of aid package a student receives, their total awards may not exceed their COA.
Calculating Need
The financial information from your FAFSA application is analyzed to determine your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)/Student Aid Index (SAI). Factors determining the EFC/SAI include annual income, assets, and family size. Your financial need is the difference between the EFC/SAI and the COA. Financial Need is used to determine eligibility for federal student aid and other aid requiring specific need criteria be met.
Estimate Your Tuition and Fees
It is easy to figure out how much you will pay to attend IU South Bend. Visit to learn more about budgeting your college attendance cost and to calculate your tuition, mandatory, and program fees. Visit to see a list of academically related fees.
Net Price Calculator
will provide you with an estimate of the net cost of attending IU South Bend after grants and scholarships. It is recommended that you have your most recent tax return, W-2s, bank statements, and investment statements available as this information improves the accuracy of the calculator.
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