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Indiana State University

Indiana State University is a medium, public institution located in Terre Haute, in. Founded in 1865, Indiana State University offers undergraduate degrees in 161 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 6,926 undergraduates
cost $9,732 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Indiana State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 92.3%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.3
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
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15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Indiana State University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Education and Teaching
Engineering and Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Criminology
Air Transportation
Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Construction Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,732
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,350
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,380
Cost of attendance* $24,662
Average financial aid package $11,021
Estimated cost $13,641 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $21,160
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,350
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,380
Cost of attendance* $36,090
Average financial aid package $11,021
Estimated cost $25,069 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Indiana State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,926, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

8,305

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
52%
African American %
13%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
24%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Indiana State University, students love their Student Government Association, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 210 N 7th St, Terre Haute, IN 47809
phone 812-237-6311
address https://www.indstate.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Interfraternity council (fraternities)

Panhellenic association (sororities)

Residence hall association

Union board

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Indiana State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Indiana State University?

Indiana State University is located in Terre Haute, in.

What is the acceptance rate at Indiana State University? 

The acceptance rate for Indiana State University is 92%.

What’s the average GPA for Indiana State University?

The average high school GPA for Indiana State University students was 3.3.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Indiana State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Indiana State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $98,648.

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