Indiana State University

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About Indiana State University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Indiana State University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Terre Haute, Indiana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,704, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The university offers 81 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 41%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,318, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $20,582.

Terre Haute, IN

$9,318

Avg in-state
tuition

$20,582

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

94%

Acceptance Rate Insight

94% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

61%

Retention Rate Insight

61% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

41%

Graduation Rate Insight

41% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRecommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationConsidered (not required)

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

10k

Students enrolled

61%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

71%

Unknown

1%

Black

14%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

45% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

45%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

72

Total Online Enrollment

5,744

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

58% On-campus

42% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold53% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold30% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold65% online

Master'sCheck Bold51% online

DoctorateCheck Bold33% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

86%

State Grant Aid

40%

Institution Grant Aid

79%

Pell Grant

45%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$3,075
State Grant Aid$6,350
Institution Grant Aid$3,735
Pell Grant Aid$4,500

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debtafter graduation

$34k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

5.7%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Architecture And Related Services.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
8Education.
9Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
10Engineering.
11Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
12English Language And Literature/Letters.
13Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
14Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
15Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
16Health Professions And Related Programs.
17History
18History.
19Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
20Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
21Mathematics And Statistics.
22Military Technologies And Applied Sciences.
23Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
24Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
25Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
26Philosophy And Religious Studies.
27Physical Sciences.
28Psychology.
29Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
30Social Sciences.
31Transportation And Materials Moving.
32Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.