Cost and Investment
Tuition and Fees
Understanding the cost of attendance is an essential step in planning for your education. Whether you are a full-time traditional student, an online learner, or attending one of our education centers, having a clear view of tuition and fees helps you effectively manage your budget and financial aid.
Below, you’ll find detailed information on costs for each type of enrollment:
Undergraduate (Angola campus) | Dual Enrollment
Summer (Angola campus)
TrineOnline/ MBA, MSIS, MSEM, MSCJ, MSL
Master of Physician Assistant Studies | Doctor of Physical Therapy
International Undergraduate/Bachelor | International Graduate/Master
Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology | Associate of Science in Nursing | RN to BSN | Master of Science in Nursing | Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Undergraduate - Angola Campus
Fall/Spring Annual Costs
**The average financial aid package awarded from all sources last year was $36,572
per student.**
| 2025 - 2026 (costs per academic year unless noted) |
2026 - 2027 (costs per academic year unless noted) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition (based on 12-18 credit hours/semester) | $36,850 | $37,750 |
| Full-Time Engineering Tuition (based on 12-18 credit hours/semester) | $39,860 | $40,850 |
| Part-Time Tuition / Overload | $1,220/credit hour | $1,250/credit hour |
| Part-Time Engineering Tuition / Overload | $1,320/credit hour | $1,350/credit hour |
| Engineering / Science fee (required for all engineering, science, and health science majors) |
$370 | $400 |
| Education fee (for all education majors) | $100 | $100 (estimated) |
| Student fee | $370 | $400 |
| Health and Wellness fee* | $260 | $280 |
| Parking Permit fee** | $140 | $150 |
| Audit fee*** | $610/credit hour | $625/credit hour |
| Housing | ||
| Apartment | $7,600 | $8,000 |
| Residence hall, traditional | not applicable for 25-26 | not applicable for 26-27 |
| Residence hall, traditional w/ AC | not applicable for 25-26 | not applicable for 26-27 |
| Residential house - double room | $7,800 | $8,000 |
| Residential house - single room | $8,400 | $8,600 |
| Villa (restrictions apply) | $8,400 | $8,600 |
| Meal Plans | ||
| 19 meals/week | $5,400 | $5,700 |
| 10 meals/week | $4,800 | $5,000 |
| Villa/Commuter, 50 meals/semester (restrictions apply) | $880 | $900 |
** ALL students are charged the parking permit fee, unless a waiver is completed on myPortal. The deadline to waive for the 2025-2026 academic year was September 8, 2025.
Additional Information
- Scholarships and Financial Aid: Learn how financial aid, scholarships, and grants can help reduce your costs.
- Payment Plans: Explore options for manageable payment schedules that fit your financial needs.
- Contact Student Accounts: Have questions? Our Student Accounts team is here to assist you with any tuition or fee inquiries.
Invest in Your Future
At Trine University, we are committed to providing a quality education at a great
value. Understanding your costs is the first step in making your educational goals
a reality.
- Tuition - $460/credit hour
- Engineering Tuition - $540/credit hour
Dual Enrollment
Semester Costs (2025-26 academic year)
- Tuition for courses taken online - $50/credit hour
- Tuition for courses taken at your high school - $25/credit hour
- Tuition for courses taken at the Trine University campus - $95/credit hour