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Indianapolis, IN · Terre Haute, IN
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | Indiana State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $11,668/yr | $10,873/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $5,701/yr | $6,455/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,000 | $24,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $5,995/yr | $6,571/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $11,038/yr | $9,317/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,056/yr | $15,450/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $20,680/yr | $19,345/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $212/mo | $254/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,308/yr | $12,262/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,308/yr | $10,878/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,250/yr | $1,140/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,618/yr | $2,500/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $23,316/yr | $24,535/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,762/yr | $10,258/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $34,891/yr | $22,322/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 37% | 42% |
| Students taking federal loans | 33% | 26% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 76% | 81% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1030–1240 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1139 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–29 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 21–30 · Math 20–29 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 15,715 | 13,601 |
| Students accepted | 12,791 | 12,445 |
| Students who enrolled | 3,283 | 1,568 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 26% | 13% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 37% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 5% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 54% | 43% |
| Freshmen who come back | 72% | 66% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $55,198/yr | $48,387/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $36,193–$78,569 | $32,998–$69,512 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 57% | 47% |
| White students graduating | 55% | 52% |
| Black students graduating | 40% | 22% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 54% | 34% |
| Asian students graduating | 69% | 63% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $47,173/yr | $41,047/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 74% | 72% |
| Graduate on time | 39% | 33% |
| Pell students who graduate | 48% | 33% |
| First-gen students who finish | 43% | 39% |
| Low-income students who finish | 39% | 35% |
| Students who transfer out | 20% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $50,780/yr | $44,622/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 31% · Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Public Administration & Social Service 6% | Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Health Professions 15% · Education 8% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 31% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees | Health Professions — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Public Administration & Social Service — 6% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 6% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 4% of degrees | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences — $238,129/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $107,868/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 9.3% | 14% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 13,830 | 6,188 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 16 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 8,030 | 1,671 |
| Average professor pay | $9,620/mo | $8,104/mo |
| Full-time professors | 53% | 68% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $45,002 | $39,723 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Terre Haute, IN |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1969 | 1865 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Men | 33% | 44% |
| Women | 67% | 56% |
| White students | 56% | 66% |
| Black students | 13% | 17% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 16% | 7.5% |
| Asian students | 7.8% | 1.6% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4.7% |
| Other / not reported | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 35% | 36% |
| Part-time students | 12% | 13% |
| Students age 25+ | 16% | 19% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $23,466/yr | $11,403/yr |
| Endowment | $2.5B | $95.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,464 | 3,743 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $7,525/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $3,959/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 11 |
| Student athletes | 264 | 426 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.2M | $5.7M |
| Athletics budget | $11.5M | $21.1M |
| Athletics revenue | $11.5M | $21.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $189,437 | $365,848 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.