Braun Announces Tuition Freeze at Public Universities in Indiana

Indiana State University — Source: WISH-TV / other

Gov. Mike Braun announced that all 15 of Indiana’s public colleges and universities have committed to maintaining a flat tuition fee for in-state undergraduate students for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years.

“A month ago, we challenged our state’s public higher education institutions to find efficiencies, eliminate redundancies and identify ways to streamline services without compromising quality,” Braun said. “The commitment made by all of Indiana’s public colleges and universities puts students and parents first and demonstrates to the rest of the country that Indiana is a leader in providing a high-quality education at an affordable price.”

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education voted to freeze tuition increases for the next two years to fulfill Braun’s request. This policy was the first time in Indiana’s history that the Commission unanimously voted in support of Braun’s recommendation to hold tuition and mandatory fees flat.

“Keeping tuition flat keeps the door open for students of all backgrounds, all ZIP codes, and all walks of life,” Samantha Fleischaker, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s student member, said. “It sends the message that education is not just for one demographic – it’s for all people. It’s not just a number. It’s the difference between opportunity and what feels impossible.”

The public universities and colleges that are participating include: