Cost of Attendance
Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan Qualify for In-State Tuition Rates
Indiana students are not the only ones who can access a low-cost degree at Vincennes University. VU is recognized among the best value colleges for out of state students, especially due to our unique tuition discounts. We are pleased to offer in-state tuition rates for residents of Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan. Finding affordable out of state colleges can be a challenge, but VU makes it seamless by offering affordable schools for out of state students through automated regional savings. Review our estimated semester costs below to see why VU ranks highly among affordable out of state tuition providers for both regional and non-resident applicants.
All costs are based on ONE semester for 2026-2027
On Campus Students
| On-Campus Students | IN, IL, KY, OH, and MI Residents (do not live with parent) | IN, IL, KY, OH, and MI Residents (Commuters - live with parent) | Out-of-State/Non-Resident (do not live with parent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition1These numbers represent 1 semester of 15 credit hours (100 & 200 level courses) at Vincennes University. Resident & Commuter tuition amounts apply to those students who are residents of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan. & Fees2Fees include the technology and capital improvement fees per credit, as well as the student activity fee. Distance Education and Military Education programs are not charged a student activity fee. | Resident (without parent) tuition and fees: $3,563 | Resident (with parent) tuition and fees: $3,563 | Non-Resident (without parent) tuition and fees: $8,429 |
| Food & Housing 3Food and Housing are the average cost of VU housing options with a 19-meal plan. See VU Campus Housing website for more details and contact information. For Commuters, this amount assumes living with parents. | Resident (without parent) food and housing: $6,948 | Resident (with parent) food and housing: $1,575 | Non-Resident (without parent) food and housing: $6,948 |
| Books & Supplies 4Books/supplies will vary each semester. Many general education books are available for rent. We also offer e-textbooks for download. See the Old Post bookstore website for details. | Resident (without parent) books and supplies: $683 | Resident (with parent) books and supplies: $683 | Non-Resident (without parent) books and supplies: $683 |
| Transportation | Resident (without parent) transportation: $1,300 | Resident (with parent) States transportation: $1,300 | Non-Resident (without parent) transportation: $1,300 |
| Loan Fees5Loan Fees apply for borrowers of Federal Direct Loans and are calculated based on the origination fees withheld by the Department of Education. | Resident (without parent) loan fees: $32 | Resident (with parent) loan fees: $32 | Non-Resident (without parent) loan fees: $32 |
| Personal Expenses6Personal Expenses are estimated costs for personal hygiene, etc. | Resident (without parent) personal expenses: $721 | Resident (with parent) personal expenses: $721 | Non-Resident (without parent) personal expenses: $721 |
| TOTAL | Resident (without parent) total: $13,247 | Resident (with parent) total: $7,874 | Non-Resident (without parent) total: $18,113 |
Distance Education Cost per Semester
| Distance Education | IN, IL, KY, OH, and MI Residents (do not live with parent) | IN, IL, KY, OH, and MI Residents (live with parent) | Out-of-State/Non-Resident (do not live with parent) | Out-of-State/Non-Resident (live with parent) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition1These numbers represent 1 semester of 15 credit hours (100 & 200 level courses) at Vincennes University. Resident & Commuter tuition amounts apply to those students who are residents of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan. & Fees2Fees include the technology and capital improvement fees per credit, as well as the student activity fee. Distance Education and Military Education programs are not charged a student activity fee. | Resident (without parents) tuition and fees: $3,904 | Resident (with parents) tuition and fees: $3,904 | Non-Resident (without parents) tuition and fees: $4,843 | Non-Resident (with parents) tuition and fees: $4,843 |
| Food & Housing3Food and Housing are the average cost of VU housing options with a 19-meal plan. See VU Campus Housing website for more details and contact information. For Commuters, this amount assumes living with parents. | Resident (without parents) food and housing: $6,948 | Resident (with parents) food and housing: $1,575 | Non-Resident (without parents) food and housing: $6,948 | Non-Resident (with parents) food and housing: $1,575 |
| Books & Supplies 4Books/supplies will vary each semester. Many general education books are available for rent. We also offer e-textbooks for download. See the Old Post bookstore website for details. | Resident (without parents) books and supplies: $683 | Resident (with parents) books and supplies: $683 | Non-Resident (without parents) books and supplies: $683 | Non-Resident (with parents) books and supplies: $683 |
| Transportation | Resident (without parents) transportation: $1,300 | Resident (with parents) transportation: 1,300 | Non-Resident (without parents) transportation: $1,300 | Non-Resident (with parents) transportation: $1,300 |
| Loan Fees5Loan Fees apply for borrowers of Federal Direct Loans and are calculated based on the origination fees withheld by the Department of Education. | Resident (without parents) loan fees: $32 | Resident (with parents) loan fees: $32 | Non-Resident (without parents) loan fees: $32 | Non-Resident (with parents) loan fees: $32 |
| Personal Expenses6Personal Expenses are estimated costs for personal hygiene, etc. | Resident (without parents) personal expenses: $721 | Resident (with parents) personal expenses: $721 | Non-Resident (without parents) personal expenses: $721 | Non-Resident (with parents) personal expenses: $721 |
| TOTAL | Resident (without parents) total: $13,588 | Resident (with parents) total: $8,215 | Non-Resident (without parents) total: $14,527 | Non-Resident (with parents) total: $9,154 |
Military Education Program Cost per Semester
| Military Education Program | Resident/Non-Resident |
|---|---|
| Tuition1These numbers represent 1 semester of 15 credit hours (100 & 200 level courses) at Vincennes University. Resident & Commuter tuition amounts apply to those students who are residents of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan. & Fees2Fees include the technology and capital improvement fees per credit, as well as the student activity fee. Distance Education and Military Education programs are not charged a student activity fee. | Resident/Non-Resident tuition: $3,750 |
| Food & Housing 3Food and Housing are the average cost of VU housing options with a 19-meal plan. See VU Campus Housing website for more details and contact information. For Commuters, this amount assumes living with parents. | Resident/Non-Resident food & housing: $2,098 |
| Books & Supplies 4Books/supplies will vary each semester. Many general education books are available for rent. We also offer e-textbooks for download. See the Old Post bookstore website for details. | Resident/Non-Resident books & supplies: $683 |
| Transportation | Resident/Non-Resident transportation: $1,300 |
| Loan Fees 5Loan Fees apply for borrowers of Federal Direct Loans and are calculated based on the origination fees withheld by the Department of Education. | Resident/Non-Resident loan fees: $32 |
| Personal Expenses 6Personal Expenses are estimated costs for personal hygiene, etc. | Resident/Non-Resident personal expenses: $721 |
| TOTAL | Resident/Non-Resident total: $8,584 |
About These Numbers
1 - These numbers represent 1 semester of 15 credit hours (100 & 200 level courses)
at Vincennes University. Resident & Commuter tuition amounts apply to those students
who are residents of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan.
2 - Fees include the technology and capital improvement fees per credit, as well as
the student activity fee. Distance Education and Military Education programs are not
charged a student activity fee.
3 - Food and Housing are the average cost of VU housing options with a 19-meal plan.
See VU Campus Housing website for more details and contact information. For Commuters, this amount assumes living
with parents.
4 - Books/supplies will vary each semester. Many general education books are available
for rent. We also offer e-textbooks for download. See the OLD POST BOOKSTORE WEBSITE for details.
5 - Loan Fees apply for borrowers of Federal Direct Loans and are calculated based
on the origination fees withheld by the Department of Education.
6 - Personal Expenses are estimated costs for personal hygiene, etc.
Once you have enrolled in classes, your actual expenses for these categories of costs
may be either higher or lower than these estimates. In calculating your actual cost
of attendance, we also add program expenses, if your major requires such things as
tools that you must purchase or course/lab fees that all students in a particular
major must pay. You can get more information about these program specific costs from
your academic advisor.
Students living on-campus or commuting are automatically enrolled in VU’s Medical
Care plan each semester. The plan costs $49 and is required for students living on
campus. Students not living on-campus are able to opt out of this plan each semester
before the deadline date.
Students living on-campus or commuting are required to purchase a $30 parking pass.
Federal student aid (FSA) regulations require us to use cost of attendance to calculate
your financial aid eligibility. Your financial aid need, as defined by FSA, is cost
of attendance minus Student Aid Index (the result of your FAFSA).
Be aware that "cost of attendance" is not the same as your bill for any given semester
or year. Once your financial aid package is completed, you will be notified by letter
or email.
Direct Costs are costs billed by the university which include tuition, technology
fees, capital improvement fees, activity fees, housing, and food/meal plans.
Indirect costs are estimated and may include books, supplies, transportation, personal
expenses, and loan fees.
Contact Us
Student Financial Services
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Student Financial Services
Bursar & Financial Aid Offices
Offices are located in the Welsh Administration Building.
16 Indianapolis Ave, Vincennes, IN 47591 Opens in a new window
Fall and Spring Semester Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern time)
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern time)
Summer Office Hours:
Summer Hours will be observed May 18th through August 7th
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time)
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time)
Bursar's Office
Email: Bursars@VINU.EDU
Phone: 812-888-4244
Financial Aid
Email: FA@VINU.EDU
Phone: 812-888-4361
Fax: 812-888-4261
