Cost & ROI · 2026
Is Indiana University-Southeast worth it?
Pay $7,888/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $47,596 ten years out — about 6.0× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: A.
The ROI math, in 30 seconds
Benchmarks
Indiana University-Southeast vs Indiana avg vs national avg
How this school stacks up against the typical Indiana college and the typical US college.
| Metric | Indiana University-Southeast | Indiana avg | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg net price | ▲ $7,888 | $19,858 | $18,467 |
| Median earnings 10y | ▼ $47,596 | $55,495 | $50,834 |
| Median debt | ▲ $19,684 | $22,640 | $19,694 |
| Graduation rate | ▼ 39.2% | 54.4% | 49.9% |
| Acceptance rate | ▲ 84.5% | 76.5% | 72.3% |
Hidden cost
What you actually pay, by family income
Net price after grants and scholarships changes a lot depending on family income. Find your bracket.
Total cost
4-year cost projection
Estimated net price each year through graduation, assuming a typical 3% annual tuition increase.
Sticker price (without aid) would run roughly $65,644 over four years. Most students get $8,523/yr in grants and scholarships.
Debt math
Loan repayment scenarios
If you borrow the median $19,684 at a 6.5% federal rate, here's what each repayment plan looks like.
Debt-to-earnings: 41% of one year's median pay. Financial advisors recommend keeping student debt under 100% of expected first-year salary. You're well below that threshold.
Lifetime impact
Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree
Over a typical 40-year career, the median Indiana University-Southeast grad earns about $103,840 more than a high school graduate (assuming HS median ≈ $45k/yr, BLS).
Caveat: this is a population median, not a guarantee. Actual outcomes vary widely by major, career path, and individual choices. We're showing the median to set realistic expectations.
The verdict
What the numbers say about Indiana University-Southeast
The average student at Indiana University-Southeast pays $7,888 a year after grants and scholarships, against a $16,411 published sticker price. That is below the IN average net price of $19,858.
Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $47,596 — below the IN median of $55,495. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as an exceptional investment.
Typical graduates borrow about $19,684, roughly $214 a month on a standard ten-year plan — a moderate load at about 41% of one year's median earnings.
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Cost & ROI questions
What is the net price at Indiana University-Southeast?
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $7,888 per year. That's $8,523/yr in financial aid against the $16,411 sticker price. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $31,552.
How much do Indiana University-Southeast graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Indiana University-Southeast graduates earn a median of $47,596 per year — below the national average of $50,834. That's about 6.0× the annual net cost.
How much debt do Indiana University-Southeast graduates take on?
Median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,684 — about $214/month on a standard 10-year repayment plan (assuming a 6.5% federal rate). 29.4% of students take federal loans.
Is Indiana University-Southeast worth the cost?
EduGradify assigns Indiana University-Southeast a value grade of A — top 13% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $7,888/yr, earn $47,596/yr ten years out, ROI score of 15.08. Exceptional Investment.
What financial aid is available at Indiana University-Southeast?
32.3% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 29.4% take federal student loans. On average, students get $8,523 per year in grants and scholarships off the sticker price.
What's the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at Indiana University-Southeast?
In-state tuition is $8,424 per year. Out-of-state tuition is $22,811 per year — a difference of $14,387/yr or $57,548 over four years.
How does net price change with family income at Indiana University-Southeast?
Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $3,782. Students from families earning over $110k pay about $14,276. See the chart below for all five income bands.
How we calculate ROI
Every number on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI score = (median earnings 10 years out × 10) / (avg net price × 4). The higher the ratio, the more graduates earn per dollar invested. We then percentile-rank every US college on that score to assign letter grades A+ through D. Read the full methodology →