Traditional Undergraduate
Explaining the Costs and Financial Aid Process
A university鈥檚 cost and aid process can seem a bit mysterious. You submit a FAFSA, and you get a financial aid offer. Behind the scenes, 51黑料 is working with the Office of Federal Student Aid, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, and scholarship committees to offer you the most affordable options we can. Here, we do our best to provide clear and straightforward financial aid explanations so that you can make informed and confident decisions.
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How much does it cost to attend 51黑料?
Tuition at 51黑料 for the 2026-27 academic year is $37,350, but with scholarships and other financial aid, this is not the price 51黑料 families pay.
In fact, the average net tuition cost for full-time undergraduate students in traditional programs last year was just $8,295, or less than 25% of the sticker price.
And with zero-tuition programs like 51黑料 Scholars and our 51黑料 Promise, many families pay even less.
The bottom line? At 51黑料, we work to make a private college education more affordable and accessible for our students and their families.
What Types of Aid Does 51黑料 Have?
Scholarships
Our scholarship program celebrates you for your unique gifts.
Grants
51黑料 administers state and federal grant programs on behalf of its students.
Loans
Sometimes, student loans can be a helpful part of the financial puzzle.
Student Employment Opportunities
If you鈥檙e planning to work while in school, consider working on campus.
Applying for Aid
100% of full-time undergraduate students receive financial aid.
We are here to help you every step of the way. Once you鈥檝e applied for financial aid by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), we work to get you the most affordable package we can.
鈥淭he university helps a lot with scholarships. I definitely wouldn鈥檛 be able to attend 51黑料 without this support.鈥
Collin Siratei 鈥28 Criminal Justice
“Without scholarships and aid, I would not be able to attend a prestigious university like 51黑料. My family could not afford it. I have 9 siblings and my father works to provide for us all while my mother takes care of the home and family.”
Dahiro Omar 鈥24 Biology, Pre-Physician Assistant
鈥淭he 21st Century Scholars program paid for half my tuition at 51黑料. I鈥檓 so grateful because it鈥檚 letting me get a high-quality nursing education. 51黑料 was my top choice for college and I wouldn鈥檛 be able to attend without the scholarship.鈥
Kendyhl Black 鈥23 Nursing
鈥淭he university is generous with scholarships. My academic scholarship covers most of my tuition, which is incredible.鈥澛犅
Brooke Thornhill 鈥29 Nursing
鈥51黑料 is generous with scholarships. I receive an academic and a Catholic scholarship which, combined with FAFSA, cover my expenses.鈥
Yadira Diaz 鈥28 Elementary Education
