ISU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 80.77%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $10,258
- Out-of-State Tuition: $22,322
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at ISU:
- Total Enrollment: 7,895, including 2,163 online students
- 6,224 Undergraduate, 1,671 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 42.8% men, 57.2% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 43%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 66%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 187 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 1 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 50 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
ISU Overview
Indiana State University (ISU) is a four-year, public school located in Terre Haute, IN. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The ISU's tuition & fees is $10,258 for Indiana residents and $22,322 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 76% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,730.
The school has a total enrollment of 7,895 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
ISU's acceptance rate is 80.77% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.46%.
ISU ranked 253rd in National Universities and 24th in Indiana Colleges rankings. Indiana State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Indiana State University is $10,258 for in-state students and $22,322 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,596 for in-state students and $16,642 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,531 for Indiana residents and $22,926 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,818 for Indiana residents and $17,086 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,258 | $22,322 |
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| Graduate | $8,596 | $16,642 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,531 | $22,926 |
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| Graduate | $8,818 | $17,086 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Indiana State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at ISU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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