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Summary
Indiana State University is a public institution that was founded in 1865. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,449, its setting is city, and the campus size is 235 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Indiana State University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $8,098 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,644 (2012-13).
The Indiana State University (ISU) campus is located in Terre Haute, about 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis. There are more than 100 academic majors offered at Indiana State University, with education, criminology, and nursing being the most popular programs among undergraduates. Indiana State University students can also pursue master’s degrees in many programs, including those within the College of Education and the Donald W. Scott College of Business.
The university offers much to do outside the classroom, including more than 120 student organizations. ISU students can also get involved in the school’s many events and traditions, such as the annual tandem bicycle race. Student athletes can try out for the Indiana State Sycamores varsity sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Missouri Valley Conference. Notable Indiana State University alumni include Willa Brown Chappell, an African-American student who became the first woman in the U.S. to hold both a mechanical and a commercial pilot’s license, and Wanda Ramey, one of the first female news anchors in the nation.
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Indiana State University integrates teaching and research for high-achieving, goal-oriented students who seek opportunities for personal, professional and intellectual growth on a diverse, civically engaged campus. From their first day, our students are actively challenged by high quality, experiential academic programs and are supported by personal attention from our dedicated faculty and staff who inspire students to create and apply knowledge through dynamic partnerships with the community and the world. Our graduates are valued for their demonstrated knowledge and expertise, active citizenship and leadership qualities. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1865 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $42,560,038 |
Applying
When applying to Indiana State University, it's important to note the application deadline is August 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 15. The application fee at Indiana State University is $25. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 85.2 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 85.2% |
| Application deadline | August 15 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Indiana State University is 19:1, and the school has 30.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Indiana State University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; Social Sciences; Health Professions and Related Programs; and Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 63.0 percent.
Student Life
Indiana State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,449, with a gender distribution of 46.9 percent male students and 53.1 percent female students. At this school, 36.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 64.0 percent of students live off campus. Indiana State University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 11,528 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
Indiana State University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Indiana State University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Indiana State University, 40 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Indiana State University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 40% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | Yes |
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Paying for School
At Indiana State University, 70.8 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $6,102.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $8,098 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $17,644 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $8,262 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
