Ranking

Cheapest Colleges in Indiana 2026

Indiana University-Kokomo leads this list with an average net price of $3,968 per year. EduGradify shows 25 colleges here after checking federal net-price and earnings data.

The lowest-net-price colleges in Indiana that report federal earnings.

Schools ranked: 25
Cheapest net price: $3,968
Top earnings 10y: $92,405
Public / Private: 12 / 10

Indiana University-Kokomo

A+

Kokomo, IN · Public

Net price/yr: $3,968
Net price: $3,968
Earnings 10y: $49,917
Acceptance: 86.5%

Indiana University-Northwest

A+

Gary, IN · Public

Net price/yr: $5,130
Net price: $5,130
Earnings 10y: $43,361
Acceptance: 73.4%

Purdue University Northwest

A+

Hammond, IN · Public

Net price/yr: $6,079
Net price: $6,079
Earnings 10y: $48,318
Acceptance: 72.4%

Indiana University-Southeast

New Albany, IN · Public

Net price/yr: $7,888
Net price: $7,888
Earnings 10y: $47,596
Acceptance: 84.5%

Indiana University-East

Richmond, IN · Public

Net price/yr: $8,134
Net price: $8,134
Earnings 10y: $47,156
Acceptance: 67.2%

Indiana University-South Bend

South Bend, IN · Public

Net price/yr: $8,653
Net price: $8,653
Earnings 10y: $44,947
Acceptance: 83.8%

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN · Public

Net price/yr: $10,873
Net price: $10,873
Earnings 10y: $48,387
Acceptance: 80.8%

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN · Public

Net price/yr: $11,668
Net price: $11,668
Earnings 10y: $55,198
Acceptance: 76.4%

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN · Public

Net price/yr: $13,171
Net price: $13,171
Earnings 10y: $45,872
Acceptance: 83.9%

#10

Goshen College

Goshen, IN · Private Non-Profit

Net price/yr: $14,493
Net price: $14,493
Earnings 10y: $51,943
Acceptance: 84.1%

#11

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public

Net price/yr: $14,600
Net price: $14,600
Earnings 10y: $72,424
Acceptance: 49.9%

#12

Ball State University

Muncie, IN · Public

Net price/yr: $14,940
Net price: $14,940
Earnings 10y: $51,833
Acceptance: 85.5%

#13

Oakland City University

Oakland City, IN · Private Non-Profit

Net price/yr: $15,210
Net price: $15,210
Earnings 10y: $43,283
Acceptance: 82.5%

#14

Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses

Angola, IN · Private Non-Profit

Net price/yr: $15,788
Net price: $15,788
Earnings 10y: $57,165
Acceptance: 39.9%

#15

Vet Tech Institute of Indiana

Indianapolis, IN · Private For-Profit

Net price/yr: $16,045
Net price: $16,045
Earnings 10y: $38,146
Acceptance: 75.2%

#16

Chamberlain University-Indiana

Indianapolis, IN · Private For-Profit

Net price/yr: $16,149
Net price: $16,149
Earnings 10y: $92,405
Acceptance: 100%

#17

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, IN · Public

Net price/yr: $16,264
Net price: $16,264
Earnings 10y: $63,742
Acceptance: 78.2%

#18

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Marion, IN · Private Non-Profit

Net price/yr: $16,898
Net price: $16,898
Earnings 10y: $59,986
Acceptance: Open / not reported

#19

Stellar Career College-Crown Point

Crown Point, IN · Private For-Profit

Net price/yr: $17,587
Net price: $17,587
Earnings 10y: $30,337
Acceptance: Open / not reported

#20

University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN · Private Non-Profit

Net price/yr: $18,196
Net price: $18,196
Earnings 10y: $55,362
Acceptance: 96%

#21

University of Evansville

Evansville, IN · Private Non-Profit

Net price/yr: $18,499
Net price: $18,499
Earnings 10y: $53,770
Acceptance: 77.6%

#22

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN · Private Non-Profit

Net price/yr: $18,578
Net price: $18,578
Earnings 10y: $63,191
Acceptance: 89.4%

#23

Bethel University

Mishawaka, IN · Private Non-Profit

Net price/yr: $18,610
Net price: $18,610
Earnings 10y: $48,860
Acceptance: 97.7%

#24

Manchester University

North Manchester, IN · Private Non-Profit

Net price/yr: $18,805
Net price: $18,805
Earnings 10y: $51,504
Acceptance: 71.1%

#25

Huntington University

Huntington, IN · Private Non-Profit

Net price/yr: $19,310
Net price: $19,310
Earnings 10y: $46,672
Acceptance: 75.6%

How we picked this list

This list starts with Indiana colleges, removes schools without usable net-price data, then sorts from lowest average net price upward. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 11.16 (12 public, 10 private).

Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

Indiana University-Kokomo in Kokomo, IN tops this ranking. Average net price is $3,968 per year.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by net price/yr using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many Indiana colleges are in this list?

50 Indiana colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?

Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.