The Ivy Tech Community College State Board of Trustees voted to freeze tuition and mandatory fees for the 2025–26 and 2026–27 academic years.
This move keeps costs steady for students and aligns with a request from Gov. Mike Braun and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s recommendation to support Hoosiers by halting tuition increases.
“The action by our State Board reflects our commitment to putting students first,” said Sue Ellspermann, president of Ivy Tech Community College. “Holding tuition flat builds on our years of work to improve affordability, access and completions for students, and that effort has brought positive outcomes for the state.”
Under the freeze, in-state tuition for full-time students taking 12 or more credit hours will remain at $2,577.11 per semester, while part-time students will continue to pay $178.38 per credit hour. Out-of-state tuition rates will also stay unchanged.
Ivy Tech’s Ivy+ Textbooks program, which ensures access to all required textbooks and course materials at a consistent price, willcontinue with minimal changes. The cost will stay at $18 per credit hour for the 2025–26 academic year and will increase to $18.25 per credit hour in 2026–27.
This tuition freeze is part of Ivy Tech’s broader efforts to eliminate financial barriers and provide workforce-aligned education to Indiana residents. The initiative aims to maintain affordability while delivering training and educational opportunities that meet the needs of Indiana’s evolving job market.
For more details about Ivy Tech’s tuition and programs, ivytech.edu.
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