Indiana University-East — College Profile

About

Indiana University East in Richmond, Indiana, is best known for offering the prestige of a world-class Indiana University degree within a welcoming, tight-knit regional campus setting. The university boasts highly regarded academic programs in nursing, business, and education, alongside nationally recognized online degree completion options that provide ultimate flexibility. On-campus student life is characterized by a supportive, commuter-friendly culture featuring NAIA Red Wolves athletics, active student organizations, and close faculty mentorship. Ultimately, IU East stands out for its exceptional affordability and its unique status as a pioneer in online learning, allowing students to seamlessly balance their education with personal and professional lives.

Wikipedia:Indiana University East is a public university in Richmond, Indiana, a regional campus of Indiana University that serves the eastern Indiana and western Ohio area. Established in 1971 by the Indiana University Board of Trustees, IU East enrolls over 4,000 students on its five-building, 174-acre campus and in online classes. IU East has 60 academic degree programs, offering bachelor's and master's degree programs as well as certificates.

Location

Richmond, IN, 47374-1289 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

CVG · Cincinnati

58 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$16,954

Out-of-state COA

$31,341

Avg net price

$8,134

In-state tuition

$8,424

Out-of-state tuition

$22,811

Books & supplies

$1,166/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$5,154

$30–48k

$5,454

$48–75k

$7,100

$75–110k

$13,260

$110k+

$16,067

Admissions

Admit rate

67%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1061

Reading 490–600

Math 470–570

ACT midpoint

Composite 19–24

English 17–24

Math 17–26

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

42%

4-yr on-time completion

32%

1st-yr retention

62%

Transfer-out rate

26%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

43%

Transferred

31%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

25%

Median earnings (6yr)

$44,827

Median earnings (10yr)

$47,156

Median debt

$18,000

Monthly loan payment

$191

Debt range (25th–75th)

$5,500–$24,310

Debt (90th percentile)

$33,295

Student Body

Men 34%Women 66%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

35%

First-generation

45%

Median family income

$35,515

Independent students

48%

Avg age at entry

26.0

Part-time students

35%

Race & ethnicity

White

73%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$44,827

10 years after entry

$47,156

Psychology, General126

Business Administration, Management and Operations118

Mathematics70

Criminal Justice and Corrections46

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing45

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods34

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities32

Communication and Media Studies29

English Language and Literature, General22

Social Work14

Political Science and Government14

Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other13

Computer and Information Sciences, General7

Sociology7

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General6

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology5

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Institutional

Endowment

$10M

Classification

Master's (Small)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

43%

Avg faculty salary

$8,046/mo

Instructional spend/student

$7,603