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Indiana State University

Indiana State University is a public university in a small city in the Terre Haute, IN metro with 6,668 students and a 81% acceptance rate.

Terre Haute, Indiana · Public · City, small · 6,668 students

NCAA Division I · Missouri Valley Conference

Admission rate

81%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$10,873

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

43%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

69%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$48,387

10 years after entry

Students

6,668

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines

PlanEntry termDeadline
Priority deadline
Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read.		SpringJanuary 1, 2027
Priority deadlineSummerMay 1, 2027
Priority deadlineFallAugust 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: indianastate.edu · checked October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$6,455
$30,001–48,000$6,571
$48,001–75,000$9,317
$75,001–110,000$15,450
Over $110,000$19,345

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Psychology124
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other97
Criminology95
Construction Management94
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse79
Elementary Education and Teaching64
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other58
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies55
Show the other 70 majors
Marketing/Marketing Management43
Accounting36
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician33
Speech Communication and Rhetoric31
Business/Commerce31
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management29
Finance29
Exercise Science and Kinesiology28
Business Administration and Management26
Biology/Biological Sciences25
Computer and Information Sciences24
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations23
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration22
Art/Art Studies21
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism21
Intelligence20
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew19
Social Studies Teacher Education17
Organizational Leadership17
Music Teacher Education15
Interior Architecture15
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling14
Social Work14
Political Science and Government13
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other12
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology12
Chemistry12
Information Technology11
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching11
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician11
Communication Sciences and Disorders11
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician10
Geography10
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician10
English Language and Literature9
English/Language Arts Teacher Education9
Management Information Systems9
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other8
Human Development and Family Studies8
Insurance8
History8
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician7
Industrial Technology/Technician7
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy6
Geography and Environmental Studies6
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management5
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other5
Apparel and Textiles5
Packaging Science5
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians5
Engineering5
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts4
Economics4
Mathematics4
Architectural Technology/Technician4
Fine/Studio Arts3
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies3
Engineering Technologies/Technicians3
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education3
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education3
Mathematics Teacher Education3
Special Education and Teaching3
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist2
Geology/Earth Science2
Philosophy2
Robotics Technology/Technician2
African-American/Black Studies2
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education1
Music1
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Missouri Valley Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Missouri Valley Conference

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Greek life

14% of men in fraternities · 12% of women in sororities · 13% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2025–26)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Terre Haute, IN

168,874 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

University of Illinois/Willard (CMI)

Nearest hub airport

Indianapolis International (IND)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 14.8 of 20

Elevation

507 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

19°F

July high

90°F

Annual snowfall

15.4 in

Days at 90°F or higher

47 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$920 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size