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Indiana State University is a public national university located in Terre Haute, Indiana. Indiana State University is very inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at Indiana State University is in the bottom 50% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $42,877 10 years after enrolling, 32nd in Indiana, and in the bottom 50% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, Indiana State University bachelor students earn 3% less than the national average.
Indiana State University’s median net annual cost of $14,270 and average years to graduate of 4.6 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at Indiana State University sorted by number of graduates - Registered Nursing, Criminology, Psychology, Education, Construction Mgmt., Parks & Recreation Mgmt. - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$14,270
Average years to graduate
4.6
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Mechanical Engr. Tech
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 1.54
Mental & Social Health Services
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 2.53
Computer science
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 2.7
Marketing
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 2.72
Air Transportation
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 2.9
Business and Commerce
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 2.9
Education (subject specific)
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 4.72
HR Management
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 5.24
Comms & Media Studies
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 7.31
Health & Fitness
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 9.48
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 6 graduate programs at Indiana State University - Registered Nursing, Mental & Social Health Services, Student Counseling, Business Administration, Diagnostic, Intervention & Treatment , Therapeutic professions - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Educ. Administration
Rank: #60
Economic score: 0.3
Health & Fitness
Rank: #19
Economic score: 0.43
HR Management
Rank: #75
Economic score: 0.7
Criminology
Rank: #9
Economic score: 0.86
Clinical / Counseling Psych
Rank: #33
Economic score: 0.86
Communication disorder sciences
Rank: #173
Economic score: 0.94
Public Administration
Rank: #168
Economic score: 1.03
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.6 years. 45% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at Indiana State University is 14% lower than the state average, and 22% below the average for all national universities in the country.
At Indiana State University, Pell Grant recipients represent 38% of the measured graduating class, 3% higher than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at Indiana State University graduates within 4.7 years.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
Indiana State University’s economic mobility score of 18 is calculated by adjusting the 3.92 economic score of lower-income students by the 38% pell grant recipients within the student body. Indiana State University’s EMS of 18 ranks in the top 50% nationally. Please note that the economic mobility score considers only students that have graduated.
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Top 50%
The average Title IV recipient at Indiana State University pays $14,270 a year, $9,792 less than the $24,062 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $14,270
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At Indiana State University, 94% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $14,270 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 59% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $7,237. This is 5% more than the national average.
Federal grants
$5,979
Pell grants
$4,500
State grants
$6,350
Institutional grants
$3,735
Indiana State University offers 24 online bachelor programs, 19 of which are held exclusively online. At the master’s level Indiana State University offers 23 programs, 11 of which are held exclusively online. We use the IPEDS July '20 — July '21 Distance Education report to determine which programs are online. EarningsPlus data is provided when available.
Online programs
47
Hybrid programs
17
Percentage of programs online
37%
Indiana State University's very inclusive admissions are indicated by their 94% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 12,581 applicants, of which 11,786 were admitted and 1,434 enrolled. Indiana State University has a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed as they arrive until all spaces are filled.
While Indiana State University has a recommended testing policy, their average test scores are not made public.
Full time
91%
83%
Female
59%
59%
First time
73%
59%
In-state
78%
68%
1st generation
36%
35%
White
69%
52%
Black
17%
14%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Asian
2%
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
6%
12%