Indiana State University is a public 4-year college in Terre Haute, Indiana with 6,188 undergraduates. It admits 81% of applicants, costs an average of $10,103 a year after grants and graduates 45% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Indiana State University acceptance rate and admissions
Indiana State University admitted 81% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Indiana State University application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Rolling admission
Applications reviewed as they arrive
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants ($65 for international applicants). Confirm dates on Indiana State University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Indiana State University tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$10,258
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$22,926
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$12,408
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$25,226
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$10,103
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $10,103 a year after grants and scholarships, $15,123 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Indiana State University graduation rate, earnings and debt
45%finished within 6 years66%came back for year two46%get a Pell Grant
45% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $52,316 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $21,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Indiana State University$52,316
Indiana median, public 4-year$52,604
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
Indiana State University$21,500
Indiana median$19,484
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 41% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Indiana State University majors and what graduates earn
Indiana State University awarded bachelor's degrees in 65 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from construction management ($94,902).
Construction Management$94,902
Business analytics and operations research$92,741
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians$91,915
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians$82,303
Nursing$81,988
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$79,527
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Indiana State University
43 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at Indiana State University?
Indiana State University admitted 81% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Indiana State University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $10,258 for in-state students and $22,926 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $10,103 a year in 2024-25.
Is Indiana State University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Indiana State University reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Indiana State University?
45% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Indiana State University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $52,316 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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