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Estimated costs

ACADEMIC YEAR 2024–25

• $35,420 Non-resident tuition and required fees
• $1,250 Books and supplies
• $1,843 Health insurance
• $13,308 Living expenses (housing, food)
• $348 Transportation
• $2,270 Personal Expenses

$54,439 Total estimated cost of attendance

Costs vary by program. Visit Cost of Attendance for a personalized estimate.

Application Deadlines

FALL (August)

• MAY 1 Regular application deadline
• DEC. 15 Honors College application deadline*
• FEB. 15 Merit Scholarship
• JUN. 1  Transfer student**

SPRING (January)

• DEC. 1 Regular application deadline

* The Honors College requires an additional application.
** Students transferring from a U.S. college or university may apply until June 1.

Steps to Apply

• Complete application
• Pay $65 application fee
• Academic records
• Demonstration of English proficiency
• SAT or ACT scores (optional)

The Honors College has a separate application which you should complete after applying to IU Indianapolis. See honors.indianapolis.iu.edu for more information. 

English Proficiency Requirements 

• TOEFL iBT 80
• IELTS 6.5
• SAT EBRW 560
• ACT (English) 21
• DUOLINGO (DET) 90

Students with TOEFL scores of 60+ or IELTS of 5.5+ are eligible for admission but should anticipate taking additional English for Academic Purposes courses along with their academic program.

Test-Optional Policy

Starting spring 2021, SAT or ACT test scores are not required for admission or merit scholarship consideration. Instead, we review each application for its individual merits and qualities, including your academic performance and preparation, curriculum quality, recent grade trends, and class rank. However, if you have taken these exams, you are encouraged to submit your scores to be considered for the Honors College or to meet minimum English proficiency requirements.

$10,000–$33,000 Scholarships

IU Indianapolis rewards your academic accomplishments. Visit Scholarships to learn more about which scholarships you may qualify for.