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Indiana State University

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN · City · 6,188 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$10,873
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
42%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$48,387
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
81%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Indiana State University is best known for its dedication to hands-on learning and social mobility, boasting top-tier programs in aviation technology, criminology and criminal justice, and nursing. The vibrant campus culture in Terre Haute fosters a tight-knit, diverse community where students actively participate in over 250 student organizations and celebrated traditions like the annual Sycamore Tricycle Derby. Distinctively, the university offers the Indiana State Advantage, a program that guarantees eligible students financial support to pursue valuable out-of-classroom experiences, such as internships, study abroad, or undergraduate research.

Wikipedia:Indiana State University (ISU) is a public university in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States. It was founded in 1865 and offers over 100 undergraduate majors and more than 75 graduate and professional programs. Indiana State is classified among "D/PU: Doctoral/Professional Universities".

Location
Terre Haute, IN, 47809 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
IND · Indianapolis
62 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$10,258$22,322
Housing & food (on campus)$12,262$12,262
Books & supplies$1,140$1,140
Cost of attendance$24,535$39,830
Average net price$10,873Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$22,322
In-state: $10,258
Housing & food (on campus)$12,262
Books & supplies$1,140
Cost of attendance$39,830
In-state: $24,535
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $10,873
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: indianastate.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2025-26
Indiana State University’s own figures for 2025-2026, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$22,646
Housing$7,570
Food$4,838
Books & supplies$1,290
Personal expenses$2,140
Transportation$1,000
Total published by the school$39,830
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$6,455
$30–48k
$6,571
$48–75k
$9,317
$75–110k
$15,450
$110k+
$19,345
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
42%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
33%
Back for yr 2
66%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
44% graduated · 34% transferred · 22% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$41,047
10 yrs after entry$48,387
Debt
Median at graduation$24,000
Monthly payment$254
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$24.8k
90th percentile$32,604
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
81%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
42%
First-gen
36%
Family income
$39,723
Independent
21%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
13%
Race & ethnicity
White
66%
Hispanic
7%
Black
17%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FCS · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$41,047
After 10 yrs
$48,387
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing184
Construction Management116
Psychology, General97
Air Transportation94
Criminology93
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians77
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods67
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness61
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities53
Marketing44
Human Resources Management and Services39
Computer and Information Sciences, General36
Business/Commerce, General35
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas33
Finance and Financial Management Services32
Fine and Studio Arts31
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$95M
Full-time faculty
68%
Faculty salary
$8,104/mo
Teaching spend
$11,403
per student
Federal loans
26%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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