Financial Aid & Costs

Estimated expenses at Jacobs

Costs for tuition and fees, housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary depending on a few factors, such as:

  • Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student
  • Whether you are an Indiana resident or out of state non-resident
  • The number of credit hours you take if you are a graduate student

The information below reflects the estimated cost for a full academic year at Jacobs. To determine expenses for one semester, divide these numbers in half. Please note that your individual costs may vary for room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses.

Distribution of CostsIndiana residentsNonresidents
Tuition$10,621.84$40,369.16
Program fee$2,508.08$2,508.08
Mandatory IU fees$1,522.04$1,522.04
Housing and Food*$13,984$13,984
Total direct costs$28,635.96$58,383.28
Books and supplies*$1,250$1,250
Transportation*$954$954
Personal expenses*$2,270$2,270
Total indirect costs$4,474$4,474
Total cost of attendance$33,109.96$62,857.28

*Actual costs vary by student and are based on rates for 2024-25 academic year.

Distribution of CostsIndiana residentsNonresidents
Tuition cost per credit hour*$740.00$2,315.00
Program fee per semester$1,150.00$1,150.00
Mandatory IU fees per semester$761.02$761.02
Total Estimated Yearly Cost for Tuition & Fees
*Enrollment in 8 credits, including ensemble, per semester$12,702.04$31,602.04
*Enrollment in 10 credits, including ensemble, per semester$15,662.04$40,862.04
*Enrollment in 11 credits, including ensemble, per semester$17,142.04$45,492.04

*Actual costs vary by student and are based on rates from 2024-25 academic year.

Graduate Enrollment and Tuition Guide

To help determine estimated yearly cost based on tuition cost per credit hour, please follow the enrollment guidelines below.

Master’s students must register for a minimum of 8 credit hours and maximum of 19 credit hours per semester, including 2 credit hours of major ensemble that are free of charge. The average enrollment is approx. 11-12 credit hours per semester.

Diploma students must register for a minimum of 10 credit hours per semester, including 2 credit hours of major ensemble that are free of charge.

Doctoral students must register for a minimum of 8 credit hours and maximum of 19 credit hours per semester. The average enrollment is approximately 11-12 credit hours per semester. Most doctoral programs do not require enrollment in major ensemble. However, if required, you must register for 2 credit hours of major ensemble that are free of charge and included in your minimum/maximum semester load.

Distribution of CostsIndiana residentsNonresidents
Tuition cost per credit hour*$488.00$1,698.00
Program fee per semester$1,150.00$1,150.00
Mandatory IU fee per semester$761.02$761.02
Total Estimated Yearly Cost for Tuition & Fees
*Enrollment in 8 credits, including ensemble, per semester$9,678.04$24,198.04
*Enrollment in 10 credits, including ensemble, per semester$11,630.04$30,990.04
*Enrollment in 11 credits, including ensemble, per semester$12,606.04$34,386.04

*Actual costs vary by student and are based on 2024-25 academic year.

Graduate Enrollment and Tuition Guide

To help determine estimated yearly cost based on tuition cost per credit hour, please follow the enrollment guidelines below.

Master’s students must register for a minimum of 8 credit hours and maximum of 19 credit hours per semester, including 2 credit hours of major ensemble that are free of charge. The average enrollment is approx. 11-12 credit hours per semester.

Doctoral students must register for a minimum of 8 credit hours and maximum of 19 credit hours per semester. The average enrollment is approximately 11-12 credit hours per semester. Most doctoral programs do not require enrollment in major ensemble. However, if required, you must register for 2 credit hours of major ensemblefree of charge and included in your minimum/maximum semester load.