Providing world-class education at an affordable price is central to IUPUI's mission. That's why we offer multiple programs for students living outside of Indiana that can help you save more than $64,000 in tuition during your academic career at IUPUI, reducing your tuition closer to our current in-student rate.
Reduced tuition for nonresidents
55%amount by which the nonresident tuition awards reduces IUPUI nonresident tuition
Midwest Student Exchange Program
IUPUI participates in the Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP), a multistate tuition reciprocity program established by the Midwestern Higher Education Compact. Residents of select Midwest states who have a minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher will automatically receive our Midwest Student Exchange Program Award, which represents a 55% reduction in nonresident tuition at IUPUI.
Participating states:
Illinois | Kansas | Minnesota | Missouri | Nebraska | North Dakota | Ohio | Wisconsin
Michigan Student Excellence Award
Undergraduate Michigan residents admitted to IUPUI with a minimum GPA of 3.0 will receive the Michigan Student Excellence Award. Similar to the Midwest Student Exchange Program, the MSEA will be automatically awarded at the time of admission, and provide students with an award accounting for a 55% reduction in nonresident tuition.
Academic eligibility for nonresident tuition reduction awards
Incoming freshmen
Incoming freshmen must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.75 for the MSEP award and a 3.0 for MSEA upon initial enrollment to be eligible for this award.
Transfer Students
To be eligible for the MSEP award, transfer applicants must have a cumulative 2.5 college GPA or higher from the most recent college upon initial enrollment, and a cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher for MSEA. Transfer applicants are defined as any student who has completed 12 college credit hours after high school graduation. This includes full- and part-time students, second-degree students and returning adult students.
How much money will the award save me?
The average tuition cost for an out-of-state student at IUPUI is currently $32,100 per year. Nonresident tuition reduction award recipients pay tuition at 150 percent of IUPUI’s in-state rate, which reduces the cost to $14,486 for a savings of $17,614 per year.
It’s important to note that nonresident tuition awards apply only to tuition costs. Mandatory fees and program fees are not reduced by this award.
Who is eligible for a nonresident tuition award?
To be eligible for a nonresident award, you must reside in one of the participating states and be admitted to IUPUI as an undergraduate degree-seeking student. This includes full- and part-time traditional undergraduate students, transfer students, second-degree students, and returning adult students.
Appealing your eligibility
If you believe you are eligible for a nonresident award but you did not receive it, you can file an appeal with the Office of the Registrar.
You are not eligible for a nonresident tuition award if:
- You are enrolled in an online degree program
- You are enrolled in a dual degree program through a different university
- You have received Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status
- You are a nonresident who is eligible to receive in-state tuition
Other important information about eligibility
Nonresident tuition awards do not cover tuition costs at other IU campuses—you must be enrolled in classes on the IUPUI campus for it to be applied. For example, if you take a course at another IU campus during the summer, a nonresident tuition award does not cover the tuition cost for that course.
The award does cover:
- Online courses taken as part of your on-campus degree program
- Summer courses taken on the IUPUI campus
Graduate student eligibility
Some IUPUI graduate and professional programs participate in nonresident tuition awards. The IUPUI Graduate Office can help you find participating graduate programs.
Learn about graduate student eligibilityInternational student eligibility
If you reside in a participating state and have one of these immigration statuses, you may qualify for the MSEP award: A-1, A-2, A-3, E-1, E-2, E-3, G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, H-1B, H-4, I, L-1, L-2, O-1, O-3, V-1, V-2, V-3, or pending I-485 beneficiary.
How do I apply for the MSEP award?
There is no application process for nonresident tuition awards. If you live in one of the participating states, you automatically qualify for the award upon admission to IUPUI.
Find out how to apply for admission to IUPUIQuestions?
If you have questions about nonresident tuition awards, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 317.274.2252 or msep@iupui.edu.