Indiana State University

Public · Moderately Selective · IN

Photo: Tony Campbell (Public domain)

School data & stats

TypePublic

LocationIN · Midwest

SettingUrban

Undergrads6,188

Student:faculty16:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate32.9%

6-yr grad rate42.9%

Drop-out rate34.2%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$10k

Out-of-state tuition$22k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity33.7%

Gender diversity55.7%

International1.5%

Identity—

Overview

Indiana State University is a public university in Terre Haute that began as a normal school and still carries a strong teacher-education identity alongside a broader modern catalog.

Academics

Beyond education, the university has notable programs in aviation, nursing, and insurance and risk management — the last a niche but well-regarded field tied to Terre Haute's insurance-industry history.

Campus & student life

The campus sits in a mid-sized Indiana city, with a traditional residential feel typical of the state's regional public universities.

Worth knowing

Indiana State's most famous cultural touchstone is basketball history: Larry Bird led the Sycamores to the 1979 NCAA championship game against Magic Johnson's Michigan State, a nationally iconic moment that still anchors much of the university's public identity and athletics pride decades later.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate80.8%

Enrolled mid-50%—

Test policynot used

Rec letters0

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

Applying