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About Indiana State University

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Indiana State University is a public university in Terre Haute, IN, known for its doctoral granting public university, high acceptance rate, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 92%, ISU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,535 students each year. ISU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 880–1100, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. ISU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $9,895 per year; the sticker price of $35,624 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Indiana State University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

92%
Overall Accept Rate
3.25
Typical Admitted GPA
990
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 880 – 1100 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Indiana State University

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Financial Aid — High Impact
Indiana State awards merit scholarships automatically based on your GPA and test scores if submitted, but you need to apply early to get priority consideration for the larger awards. Submit your application well before the December 1 priority deadline to maximize your scholarship offer.
Test Score Strategy
Since Indiana State is test optional and your score falls below their 75th percentile, you are better off not submitting it. Focus instead on making your GPA and activities stand out.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Indiana State University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$36k/yr$6.5k
30k-48k~$36k/yr$6.6k
48k-75k~$36k/yr$9.3k
75k-110k~$36k/yr$15.4k
110k+~$36k/yr$19.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

41%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$41k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
6,450
Undergrad Enrollment
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