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Indiana University-East

Indiana University-East

Richmond, IN · Town · 2,589 students
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$8,134
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
50% typical
$47,156
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
67%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Indiana University East in Richmond, Indiana, is best known for offering the prestige of a world-class Indiana University degree within a welcoming, tight-knit regional campus setting. The university boasts highly regarded academic programs in nursing, business, and education, alongside nationally recognized online degree completion options that provide ultimate flexibility. On-campus student life is characterized by a supportive, commuter-friendly culture featuring NAIA Red Wolves athletics, active student organizations, and close faculty mentorship. Ultimately, IU East stands out for its exceptional affordability and its unique status as a pioneer in online learning, allowing students to seamlessly balance their education with personal and professional lives.

Wikipedia:Indiana University East is a public university in Richmond, Indiana, a regional campus of Indiana University that serves the eastern Indiana and western Ohio area. Established in 1971 by the Indiana University Board of Trustees, IU East enrolls over 4,000 students on its five-building, 174-acre campus and in online classes. IU East has 60 academic degree programs, offering bachelor's and master's degree programs as well as certificates.

Location
Richmond, IN, 47374-1289 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
CVG · Cincinnati
58 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$8,424$22,811
Books & supplies$1,166$1,166
Cost of attendance$16,954$39,906
Average net price$8,134Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$22,811
In-state: $8,424
Books & supplies$1,166
Cost of attendance$39,906
In-state: $16,954
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $8,134
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: east.iu.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2025-26
Indiana University-East’s own figures for 2025-2026, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$23,032
Housing$10,972
Books & supplies$1,166
Personal expenses$2,270
Transportation$2,466
Total published by the school$39,906
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$5,154
$30–48k
$5,454
$48–75k
$7,100
$75–110k
$13,260
$110k+
$16,067
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
42%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
32%
Back for yr 2
62%
Transferred
26%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
43% graduated · 31% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 25% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$44,827
10 yrs after entry$47,156
Debt
Median at graduation$18,000
Monthly payment$191
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$24.3k
90th percentile$33,295
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
67%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1061
R 490–600 · M 470–570
ACT midpoint
22
Comp 19–24 · E 17–24 · M 17–26
SAT middle 50%: 960–1170
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Student Body
Gender
Men 34%Women 66%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
35%
First-gen
45%
Family income
$35,515
Independent
48%
Age at entry
26.0
Part-time
35%
Race & ethnicity
White
73%
Hispanic
7%
Black
7%
Asian
3%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division II · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$44,827
After 10 yrs
$47,156
Psychology, General126
Business Administration, Management and Operations118
Mathematics70
Criminal Justice and Corrections46
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing45
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods34
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities32
Communication and Media Studies29
English Language and Literature, General22
Social Work14
Political Science and Government14
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other13
Computer and Information Sciences, General7
Sociology7
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General6
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$10M
Full-time faculty
43%
Faculty salary
$8,046/mo
Teaching spend
$7,603
per student
Federal loans
34%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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