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Indiana State University

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN · City · 6,188 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Terre Haute, IN, 47809 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
IND · Indianapolis
62 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$24,535
Out-of-state COA
$36,599
Avg net price
$10,873
Room & board
$12,262
In-state tuition
$10,258
Out-of-state tuition
$22,322
Books & supplies
$1,140/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,455
$30–48k
$6,571
$48–75k
$9,317
$75–110k
$15,450
$110k+
$19,345
Admissions
Admit rate
81%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

Indiana State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
42%
1st-yr retention
66%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
46%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
44%
Transferred
34%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
22%
Median earnings (6yr)
$41,047
Median earnings (10yr)
$48,387
Median debt
$24,000
Monthly loan payment
$254
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$24,814
Debt (90th percentile)
$32,604
Student Body
Men 44%Women 56%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
42%
First-generation
36%
Median family income
$39,723
Independent students
21%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
13%
Race & ethnicity
White
66%
Hispanic
7%
Black
17%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$41,047
10 years after entry
$48,387
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing184
Construction Management116
Psychology, General97
Air Transportation94
Criminology93
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians77
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods67
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness61
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities53
Marketing44
Human Resources Management and Services39
Computer and Information Sciences, General36
Business/Commerce, General35
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas33
Finance and Financial Management Services32
Fine and Studio Arts31
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Institutional
Endowment
$95M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Full-time faculty
68%
Avg faculty salary
$8,104/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,403
Federal loan rate
26%

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