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Indiana State University

Indiana State ISU

Terre Haute, Indiana 47809

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Known for business — excellent value

Indiana State University is a public institution in Terre Haute with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A mid-sized campus of 6.6K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,387 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,188.

Established
1865
Mascot
Sycamore Sam
Type
Public doctoral university
Division
Division I

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92%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
6,620Students
17:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$48,387Earnings 10yr
$12,188Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Indiana State University Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

91.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,992
Tuition (out-of-state)$21,734
Room & Board$11,483
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$23,475
Average Net Price$12,188
Median Debt at Graduation$24,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$254

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,702
$30–48K$8,876
$48–75K$11,400
$75–110K$17,908
$110K+$19,574

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

48.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,574

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

50

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

13

Burglary

3

Aggravated Assault

2

Robbery

4

Motor Vehicle Theft

5

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

13

Drug Arrests

10

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (161)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

69%

Negative
  • •69% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
6,620
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Black 17%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate41.1%
Freshman Retention68.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,047
10 Years$48,387

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#382
↑2
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
↓1
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#228
↑1
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Sycamores

BasketballGymnasticsTennis playerBasketball tournamentSoccer

History & Fun Facts

  • •The school awarded its first baccalaureate degrees in 1908 and the first master's degrees in 1928.
  • •In 1929, the Indiana State Normal School was renamed as the Indiana State Teachers College, and in 1961, it was renamed Indiana State College due to an expanding mission.
  • •In 1965, the Indiana General Assembly renamed the college as Indiana State University in recognition of increasing student population and expansion of degrees offered.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

IND Indianapolis62 mi
CVG Cincinnati149 mi
STL St Louis166 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA875 mi · ~25h 17m drive
New York, NY713 mi · ~20h 36m drive
Hartford, CT788 mi · ~22h 46m drive
Providence, RI853 mi · ~24h 39m drive
Albany, NY743 mi · ~21h 28m drive
Syracuse, NY634 mi · ~18h 19m drive
Rochester, NY568 mi · ~16h 25m drive
Buffalo, NY502 mi · ~14h 30m drive
Philadelphia, PA651 mi · ~18h 48m drive
Pittsburgh, PA398 mi · ~11h 30m drive
Harrisburg, PA560 mi · ~16h 11m drive
Newark, NJ704 mi · ~20h 20m drive
Washington, DC556 mi · ~16h 4m drive
Baltimore, MD576 mi · ~16h 38m drive
Atlanta, GA429 mi · ~12h 24m drive
Charlotte, NC464 mi · ~13h 24m drive
Raleigh, NC543 mi · ~15h 41m drive
Miami, FL1035 mi · ~29h 54m drive
Orlando, FL830 mi · ~23h 59m drive
Tampa, FL845 mi · ~24h 25m drive
Nashville, TN231 mi · ~6h 40m drive
New Orleans, LA675 mi · ~19h 30m drive
Richmond, VA555 mi · ~16h 2m drive
Chicago, IL167 mi · ~4h 49m drive
Detroit, MI302 mi · ~8h 43m drive
Minneapolis, MN484 mi · ~13h 59m drive
St. Louis, MO161 mi · ~4h 39m drive
Kansas City, MO384 mi · ~11h 6m drive
Indianapolis, IN70 mi · ~2h 1m drive
Columbus, OH237 mi · ~6h 51m drive
Cleveland, OH331 mi · ~9h 34m drive
Milwaukee, WI248 mi · ~7h 10m drive
Dallas, TX698 mi · ~20h 10m drive
Houston, TX808 mi · ~23h 21m drive
Austin, TX863 mi · ~24h 56m drive
San Antonio, TX937 mi · ~27h 4m drive
Los Angeles, CA1738 mi · ~50h 13m drive
San Francisco, CA1882 mi · ~54h 22m drive
San Diego, CA1717 mi · ~49h 36m drive
Seattle, WA1820 mi · ~52h 35m drive
Portland, OR1829 mi · ~52h 50m drive
Denver, CO935 mi · ~27h 1m drive
Phoenix, AZ1427 mi · ~41h 13m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1293 mi · ~37h 21m drive
Honolulu, HI4274 mi · ~123h 28m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Indianapolis (IND)62 miles
Rental car
93 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
124 min$74-124
Cincinnati (CVG)149 miles
Rental car
224 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
298 min$179-298

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