Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Terre Haute, Indiana |
| Online | indstate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Indiana State University occupies a 435-acre campus in downtown Terre Haute, Indiana, located approximately 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis. Founded in 1865 as the Indiana State Normal School, the institution originally focused on teacher education before expanding into a comprehensive public university. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, with limestone and brick architecture characteristic of Midwestern institutional design. ISU maintains strong academic programs in education, nursing, business, and criminology, while also housing the College of Technology, which offers specialized technical and aviation programs. Students typically reside in one of the university's residence halls during their first two years, and the institution competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Sycamores, participating in the Missouri Valley Conference.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| GPA | 3.29 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Indiana Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $280 |
| Room and Board | $11,483 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,380 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,055 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $280 |
| Room and Board | $11,483 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,380 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,797 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 14% |
| Education | 14% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 13% |
| Social Sciences | 12% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=151324 IPEDS survey data for Indiana State University.
Current students may use the Indiana State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025