Indiana State University
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$9,186
Avg in-state tuition
$20,290
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Indiana State University
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 8,938, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The university offers 82 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 41%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,186, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $20,290.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
92% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
69% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
41% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 scores Recommended
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*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 Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards11k
Students enrolled
69%
Online student enrollment
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
70%
Black
16%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
2%
Unknown
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
58%
Socio-economic diversity
50% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
64
Total Online Enrollment
7,423
Percent of Programs Online
61% On-campus
39% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 45% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 28% online
Graduate Certificate 69% online
Master's 49% online
Doctorate 27% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $9,186 | $20,290 |
Graduate | $7,668 | $15,066 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $11,016 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,380 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $11,016 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,824 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,824 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $23,782 | $34,886 |
Off-campus without family | $24,226 | $35,330 |
Off-campus with family | $13,210 | $24,314 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
74%
State Grant Aid
39%
Institution Grant Aid
62%
Pell Grant
50%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debt after graduation
$34k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Insurance
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Business Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Packaging Science
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Technology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Robotics Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
9English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development and Family Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Apparel and Textiles, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
12Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Genetic Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical/Medical Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
13History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
15Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
18Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
19Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
20Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
School Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
21Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
22Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Criminology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
23Transportation And Materials Moving
BA
MA
DOC
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
BA
MA
DOC
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
BA
MA
DOC
24Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
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