University of Southern Indiana

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Southern Indiana?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $9,036 for Indiana residents and $21,877 for out-of-state students. Required fees were $1,030 for either group, bringing reported tuition and fees to approximately $10,066 for a resident or $22,846 for a nonresident before living expenses.

• Reported annual room and board: approximately $11,994.
• Reported books and supplies: approximately $1,200.
• Tuition, required fees, room and board, and books combined: approximately $23,260 for an Indiana resident or $36,101 for a nonresident using those 2025-26 figures.

Those combined amounts are not a complete cost-of-attendance budget: transportation, personal expenses, and other individual costs may add to them. Housing and meal choices also affect actual charges. A commuter should not treat the stated room-and-board amount as a bill they must pay to USI, though commuting has costs of its own.

Published price and net price differ. Net price accounts for grant and scholarship aid received by students in the measured group; it is not a guaranteed quote. In the reported data, average net price was $7,818 for students from families with annual income at or below $48,000. Eligibility and actual aid packages vary, so applicants should use their own financial-aid offer and USI's current cost estimates to build a budget.

Eligible students may be able to combine federal grants, Indiana aid, USI scholarships, and other assistance. Federal loans must generally be repaid. Filing the FAFSA is a central step for consideration for many forms of need-based aid; scholarship applications and deadlines may be separate. Indiana residents should check eligibility for state programs such as the Frank O'Bannon Grant and 21st Century Scholars. Eligible veterans and dependents should also ask how their education benefits apply to their specific program.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Southern Indiana?

USI students can seek part-time employment as well as career-development support. Federal Work-Study, when awarded to an eligible student, is a form of financial aid that provides an opportunity to earn wages through approved work; it is not a grant paid in full at the start of a term or a guarantee of a particular job.

Students can also look for campus positions that do not require a Work-Study award. Job availability, hours, and hiring requirements vary. A student should check their aid offer for Work-Study eligibility and use USI's student-employment resources to find and apply for openings. An internship differs from either kind of campus job: it may be tied to academic credit or professional experience, and its pay arrangements depend on the position.

USI's career services include individual and group career counseling, résumé preparation, interview assistance, job listings, employer recruiting, and job fairs. Career exploration tools and alumni networking can help students test possible paths. These services are available to undergraduates, but access to career support should not be confused with a verified job offer or placement outcome.