We pride ourselves in providing a variety of on-campus living options and communities, so that you have everything you need to find success.
Our four residence halls offer unique features and amenities, are walkable to many academic buildings, and have access to the JagLINE, our campus’ free shuttle system.
First-year students can find modern amenities at an economical price. In 2021, a $16.4 million renovation was completed to provide essential updates to this historic building. Approximately 325 first-year students reside in Ball Hall each year in single, double, or triple rooms.
Watch this video to learn more about our campus’ oldest residence hall.
This video takes you on a 360 tour, so you can further explore the residence hall.
Ball Residence Hall was originally built in 1928 and was made possible by a gift from the Ball brothers of Muncie, Ind. In the original construction, Ball Hall featured a gymnasium, library, offices, house-mother apartment, classrooms, and laboratories. Today, remnants of these original features and the classic architecture of 1928 can be seen throughout the residence hall. Ball Annex was later constructed in two phases to provide additional housing for student nurses. The first two floors were constructed in 1945 followed by the third and fourth floors in 1957. In the summer of 2013, Ball Hall received several facility upgrades including a lobby renovation, new resident furniture in every room, and every resident room was repainted. Ball Hall recently underwent a $16.7 million renovation which included adding air conditioning to the resident rooms, newly constructed bathrooms, and updates to the building's infrastructure.
With private bathrooms in every room, University Tower offers first-year students beautiful views of the city skyline and quick access to three dining options. Home to 600 first-year students each year, each room is a triple and has a private bathroom.
Watch this video to learn more about all that University Tower has to offer.
This video takes you on a 360 tour, so you can further explore the residence hall.
University Tower, formerly the University Place Hotel, was once a four-diamond hotel and conferencing staple in downtown Indianapolis. With the increasing demand for on-campus student housing and classroom space—and the need to reassess the viability of continuing hotel and conference center operations—the decision to convert this facility from a hotel and conference center to first-year student housing, classroom space, and a traditional university dining facility was announced in the spring of 2012. With only 14 months of preparation, the hall welcomed its inaugural first-year class in fall 2013.
Our campus’ newest residential facility, North Hall was designed with a focus on giving students plenty of common spaces—30 to be exact—to interact, study, and socialize. This hall combines traditional style living with modern convenience to about 680 students each year, offering single rooms, single rooms with private bathrooms, and double rooms.
Watch this video to learn more about all that North Hall has to offer.
This video takes you on a 360 tour, so you can further explore the residence hall.
North Hall opened in 2016 and was designed with a focus on giving students plenty of common spaces to interact, study, and socialize. It’s located next to University Tower and the Campus Recreation Outdoor Facility. North Hall provides housing for over 600 students.
A versatile facility with options to fit your needs, Riverwalk features apartment- and townhome-style living. All of Riverwalk's living options include a full kitchen, washer and dryer in each unit, and all utilities are included in the rental costs. Select spaces are available for first-year students who need accommodations.
Originally named Campus Apartments on the River Walk, buildings opened in 2003 and 2004 as construction was completed in phases on the former site of Warthin Apartments. Each of the buildings in Riverwalk Apartments were named in honor of a past campus community leader.
We understand that cost is an important factor when deciding where you live. From extensive programs and events to exclusive housing scholarship opportunities, living on campus gives you more opportunities to connect and succeed as you pursue your degree.
Room rates for 2024-25 will be available soon, as they are determined by the Indiana University Board of Trustees. You can expect to see anywhere from a 2 to 5% increase from the 2023-24 rates listed below. Rates are per student per semester.
| Facility and room type | First-years—Bridge included (Aug. 12–Dec. 18) | Sophomores and above (Aug. 19–Dec. 18) | Spring (Jan. 5–May 5) |
|---|---|---|---|
Ball Residence Hall—First-year only | |||
Single or shared room with bath | $3,537.18 | N/A | $3,345.24 |
| Single or shared room | $3,430.11 | N/A | $3,243.98 |
| University Tower –First-year only | |||
Double or triple rooms with bath | $4,358.91 | N/A | $4,122.38 |
| North Hall | |||
Single with bath | $4,395.03 | $4,190.61 | $4,156.54 |
Single or double | $4,269.90 | $4,071.30 | $4,038.20 |
| Facility and room type | First-years—Bridge included (Aug. 12–Dec. 31) | Sophomores and above (Aug. 19–Dec. 31) | Spring (Jan. 5–May 5) |
|---|---|---|---|
Riverwalk Apartments—All private bedrooms | |||
One bedroom | $6,249.42 | $5,941.35 | $5,545.26 |
Two bedroom/one bathroom | $5,158.86 | $4,904.55 | $4,577.58 |
Two bedroom/two bathroom | $5,346.30 | $5,082.75 | $4,743.90 |
Four bedroom | $4,694.52 | $4,463.10 | $4,165.56 |
All housing rates include the following:
If you are living in Ball Hall, University Tower, and North Hall, you will be automatically enrolled in the All-Access 7-Day Plan and are not required to make a separate purchase. However, first-year students can choose to change to the All-Access 5-Day Plan instead, should that be the better fit.
Please note this process is managed separately from our housing contract process, but we are always here to help.
If you’re living on campus, you’re eligible to purchase the following permits:
If these permit options are running a waitlist, the North Campus Student Permit is an option as well. You can purchase your year-long parking permit on Aug. 1 of each fall semester.
