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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

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

91.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,188

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

48.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,574

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

50

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (161)

Student Life

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
8 Years$44,622
10 Years$48,387

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,200
Men
$48,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#382
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#228

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Sycamores

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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