Governor Mike Braun announced that all 15 of Indiana’s public colleges and universities, including main and regional campuses, have committed to holding tuition and mandatory fees flat for in-state undergraduate students for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years.
This historic action is in response to Governor Braun’s request to implement a 0% increase in tuition and mandatory fees.
“A month ago, we challenged our state’s public higher education institutions to find efficiencies, eliminate redundancies and identify ways to streamline services without compromising quality,” said Gov. Braun. “The commitment made by all of Indiana's public colleges and universities puts students and parents first and demonstrates to the rest of the country that Indiana is a leader in providing a high quality education at an affordable price.”
According to state records, this is the first time since at least 2010 that more than two campuses have simultaneously held tuition flat. Over the next two years, the Boards of Trustees at the following campuses have announced their commitment to holding tuition and fees flat for in-state undergraduate students:
- Ball State University,
- Indiana State University
- Indiana University Bloomington,
- Indiana University East,
- Indiana University Indianapolis,
- Indiana University Kokomo,
- Indiana University Northwest,
- Indiana University South Bend,
- Indiana University Southeast,
- Ivy Tech Community College,
- Purdue University West Lafayette,
- Purdue University Fort Wayne,
- Purdue University Northwest,
- University of Southern Indiana
- Vincennes University
Pursuant to Indiana Code 21-14-2-12.5, during each biennium, the Commission for Higher Education must make tuition and mandatory fee recommendations for Indiana’s public institutions within 30 days of the enactment of the state budget. For the first time ever, the Commission unanimously voted in support of Gov. Braun’s recommendation to hold tuition and mandatory fees flat for Indiana students.
Samantha Fleischaker, the Commission’s student member and a student at the University of Southern Indiana, shared:
“Keeping tuition flat keeps the door open for students of all backgrounds, all ZIP codes, and all walks of life. It sends the message that education is not just for one demographic - it’s for all people. It’s not just a number. It’s the difference between opportunity and what feels impossible.”
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