Students can begin the program in the summer prior to the official start of the program or complete the program in Year 2 (fall).
Review the Rules Determining Resident and Nonresident Student Status to understand what determines Indiana Residency.
M.S.+D.I. program cost and finances
| Tuition Credit Hr Rate | Resident | Nonresident | Student service fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | $616 | $878 | $634.00 |
| 2026–27 | $628 | $896 | $647.00 |
| Breakdown of costs | Resident | Nonresident | Student service fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 (14) | $8,624 | $12,292 | $634.00 |
| Spring 2026 (14) | $8,624 | $12,292 | $634.00 |
| Summer 2026 (6) | $3,768 | $5,376 | $293.03 |
| Fall 2026 (6) | $3,768 | $5,376 | $647.00 |
| Total investment | $24,784 | $35,336 | $2,208.03 |
| IU Indianapolis fees | Cost (estimated) |
|---|---|
| Graduate application fee | $70 |
| Student annual parking permit | $377 |
| International student visa processing fee (if applicable) | $157 |
| Student annual health premium (if applicable) | $4,625 |
| Item | Cost (estimated) |
|---|---|
| Background check (mandatory) | $75 |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual student membership (mandatory) | $58 |
| American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) annual student membership (mandatory) | $60 |
| Indiana Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics annual spring meeting registration fee (mandatory) | $50 |
| Textbooks and printing per semester | Estimated $1,000 |
| Lab coat (knee length) | $25 |
| Clinical practice site transportation and gas | Estimated $3,000 |
| Crimson card ID (mandatory) | No cost (replacement card, $25) |
| Malpractice insurance | Provided by Indiana University |
| Drug testing | $50 |
| Required immunizations | Varies |