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INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Bloomington
Cost of attendance

See how much it costs to attend IU Bloomington

An IU education is a long‑term investment in your future. Explore tuition, fees, estimated living expenses, and funding options for international Ï㽶ÊÓƵs at IU Bloomington.

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Costs for international undergraduate Ï㽶ÊÓƵs

As an international Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, you are required to show that you have the funds to support yourself for an academic year before you can get a visa. This financial documentation will be required as part of the admissions process.

To help you get an idea of your possible expenses, we have put together a list of estimated costs including:

  • Tuition and fees for one academic year
  • Nine months of living expenses

When reviewing the estimates on this page, please remember:

  • This estimate is based on a moderate budget; individual expenses will vary.
  • Total expenses include credit-hour, mandatory, and program fees only. Any optional services fees, course-related fees, or miscellaneous fees are not included.
  • Expenses vary among programs and are subject to change without notice.
  • At IU Bloomington, you'll pay a flat fee for tuition. This means you will be able to take advantage of 40 credit hours across fall, spring, and our intersessions—for the same cost.
  • Additional costs may be assessed depending on your course of study.
  • U.S. regulations require that international Ï㽶ÊÓƵs have health insurance. We automatically enroll you in the and bill this expense to your bursar account.
Estimated costs for international undergraduate Ï㽶ÊÓƵs
Type of expense Estimated cost
Tuition and mandatory fees $44,339
Room and board (based on a double residence hall room with a standard meal plan) $12,431
$1,916
Miscellaneous expenses (including books and general living expenses) $2,470
Total for 9 months $61,156
These cost estimates are only for the nine months of the fall and spring semesters. If you want to stay in the United States during the summer or enroll in summer classes, keep in mind that you will need additional funds to cover living costs and tuition.

Dependent costs

If you will be bringing your family, you will also need to be able to show proof of funds for the following amounts:

  • One dependent (spouse or child): $5,951
  • Two dependents: $11,902
  • Each additional dependent: $5,951

Tuition vs. fees

  • Tuition pays for your academic instruction.
  • Fees support campus‑wide services such as technology, health, transportation, and Ï㽶ÊÓƵ activities.

Both are part of your total cost of attendance.

Find your fees

View the current fees charged for specific courses on the . This list includes course-related fees noted in the  as well as other common charges.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Learn about fees at IU

When you register, you’re agreeing to pay the fees associated with your education. There are several categories of fees that may apply to you. Some IU offices also allow you to charge the costs for their services or products to your Ï㽶ÊÓƵ account. If you charge these to your Ï㽶ÊÓƵ account, you're billed just as you are for tuition and other fees.

  • Administrative fees
  • Campus fees
  • Course-related fees
  • Distance education fees
  • Housing
  • Mandatory fees
  • Program fees
  • Tuition

  • Additional meal points
  • Athletics tickets
  • Auditorium tickets
  • Health Center visits
  • Optometry clinic visits
  • Parking permits
Do you have unpaid fines?

Some fees—such as parking fines, health center fees, or library fines—will be charged to your Ï㽶ÊÓƵ account if you do not pay them directly to the department issuing the fine.

Estimated costs for international undergraduates beginning in the summer

These estimated costs are for Ï㽶ÊÓƵs who intend to begin their studies in summer and remain enrolled through the full school year.

Note: Summer starts are uncommon and generally not encouraged.

Costs for international undergraduates starting classes in summer
Type of expense Estimated cost
Tuition and fees $52,867
Room and board $13,907
Health insurance $2,224
Miscellaneous expenses $2,882
Total $71,880
  • IU Bloomington

    Student Central

    408 N. Union Street Bloomington, IN 47405
    • 812-855-6500
  • IU Bloomington

    Office of International Services

    Ferguson International Center 330 N. Eagleson Avenue Bloomington, IN 47405
    • newtoiu@iu.edu
    • 812-855-9086