Cost of IU Fort Wayne

Cost of attendance for 2026-27 academic year

Expense TypeLiving on CampusLiving Off CampusLiving With Parent
Tuition and Fees$10,760$10,760$10,760
Books and Supplies$1,320$1,320$1,320
Housing and Food$14,006$14,006$4,474
Transportation$378$1,770$1,770
Personal$2,430$2,430$2,430
Total$28,894$30,286$20,754

*Actual costs vary by student, based on student choice, travel habits, and academic program. See master fee list below.

Students residing in any of the following Ohio counties: Allen, Auglaize, Butler, Darke, Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Mercer, Paulding, Preble, Putnam, Shelby, Van Wert, and Williams will receive a resident rate for tuition purposes. 

Expense TypeLiving on CampusLiving Off CampusLiving With Parent
Tuition and Fees$15,520$15,520$15,520
Books and Supplies$1,320$1,320$1,320
Housing and Food$14,006$14,006$4,474
Transportation$378$1,770$1,770
Personal$2,430$2,430$2,430
Total$33,654$35,046$25,514

Expense TypeLiving on CampusLiving Off Campus
Tuition and Fees$35,566$35,566
Books and Supplies$1,320$1,320
Housing and Food$14,006$14,006
Transportation$378$1,770
Personal$2,430$2,430
Total$53,700$55,092

Tuition and fees

Tuition and fees are based on full-time enrollment for fall and spring semesters. However, your actual tuition and fees will be based on the number of credits you enroll in for each semester.

Books and supplies

Books and supplies are estimated based on an average cost for textbooks and related supplies for a full-time student.

Food and housing

Food and housing costs are estimated based on the housing option you reported on your FAFSA.

Transportation

Transportation is estimated based on data from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Personal

Personal costs are miscellaneous costs estimated based on clothing, recreation, medical and dental costs, life insurance, and health insurance.