Indiana State University (ISU)

Black Pinpoint Office of Admissions, 318 N 6th Street | Terre Haute, IN | 47809

01. Overview

What the school is known for:

Many students, particularly athletes and musicians, pick ISU because it’s “financially affordable.” However, when they get there, students find plenty more to love, whether it’s the fact that “ISU is small and the professors really care”, the way it fosters “substantive knowledge and practical experience” in its students’ education, or its “emphasis on academics and school pride.” Within students’ concentrations, the “major specific professors are wonderful” and students find that “professors don't just lecture, they provide students with hands-on opportunities” and “individualized personal instruction.” “We do a lot of field work here, sometimes more than homework.” Whether you’re a scientist or an artist, “ISU suits the needs of every type of learner”, and “diversity and making connections” rank high among students’ reasons to be satisfied with their education. In addition to its nationally recognized music program, ISU maintains standout programs in English, Psychology, Technology, Education, and Aviation, among others. Students receive “access to professors” and a “strong support system”, and with ISU’s “high GPA and academic requirements”, they feel the university does “everything they can to help you suceed.”

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
11,600
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Acceptance Rate
92%
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Average HS GPA
3.30

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
450 - 560

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
430 - 550

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
880 - 980

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 26

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Blind

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$22,042
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,140
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
4264
Transportation for Commuters
$1,000
On-Campus Room and Board
12262
Approximate Expenses per year
$40,708

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
16 : 1
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Total Faculty
576
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Terminal Degree
352

Gender

Women
334
Men
242
Minority
93
International
8

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
30%
Graduate in 5 years
39%
Graduate in 6 years
41%

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate

06. Student Body

What students say:

In concert with the unpretentious Midwestern setting, ISU undergraduates are “down to earth and accepting of everyone”, as well as “motivated and eager to learn.” Students relay with some pride that they are “constantly studying” and “wanting to receive an education for their career path.” They respect the school’s “diversity”—one student stated a primary reason for attending as “Has black people”—and extol the university’s “giant melting pot” as well as how “very culturally aware” it is. As a result, the student population is comprised both of “first generation college students” as well as students of “all different backgrounds.” “Everyone is welcome here,” many students underscore, so “you never feel like you don't fit anywhere.”

Gender

55% female45% male

Out of State

25% are out
of state
75% are
in-state

Students

85% are
full time
15% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
6,224
Foreign Countries Represented
44

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.26%
Asian
1.57%
Black
17.18%
Hispanic
7.47%
Caucasian
66.29%
Unknown
0.99%
International
1.49%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

What students say:

ISU social life seems mostly contained on campus, and students are devoted to maintaining their “grades and homework” and “think about how they are going to succeed.” “The bar scene is pretty good” in surrounding Terre Haute, and on campus, “it’s so easy to make friends here” and “those that get involved in clubs or sports enjoy the university more.” “Greek life is very apparent at ISU”, with nine sororities and twelve fraternities, and “unless you Go Greek there isn't a whole lot to do here.” One student jokes that party seekers over “21 go to the bars”, while “students under 21 go to frats.” Many Indiana locals “go home over the weekends”, while others stick around to “go shopping for fun or just hang out with friends.” Residents report that they “love living here on campus” and that they “like to go to sporting events at the Hulman Center and concerts at The Venue.”

Students
36%
First-Year Students
84%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Katelunn Duby
Director of New Student Programs
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John W. Moore Welcome Center 318 N 6th Street Terre Haute, IN 47809
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800-Go-To-ISU or 812-237-2121

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday - Friday (during the Academic Year), with Selected Saturdays.; Virtual Tours are available

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M-F typically 8-4
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800-Go-To-ISU or 812-237-2121

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
2 weeks
 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Not Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

City Bus, Taxi, Greyhound Bus Line, and the closest airport is Indianapolis International Airport


LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

https://www.terrehaute.com/lodging/


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division I

Men's Sports (Sycamores)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Sycamores)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male
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Frat Sorority
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Other
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Theme Housing

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
260
Number of Honor Societies
20
Number of Social Sororities
12
Number of Religious Organizations
20
Join a fraternity
13%
Join a sorority
10%

12. Student Services

Day Care
Health
Womens Center

Military

Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus

Sustainability

School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes

Green rating

90%

Food budget spent on local/organic food

30%

Available Transportation Alternatives

Bike Share
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Car Sharing Program
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Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
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School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
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CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateFeb 15

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,971
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,903
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,703
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
67%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$27,948
Financial aid provided to international students
No

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
30%
Graduate in 5 years
39%
Graduate in 6 years
41%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.

  • Architectural Technology/Technician.
  • Interior Architecture.
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03 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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04 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Finance, General.
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
  • Insurance.
  • Management Information Systems, General.
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
  • Organizational Leadership.
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06 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Information Technology.
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07 EDUCATION.

  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
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08 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.

  • Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Industrial Technology/Technician.
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician.
  • Packaging Science.
  • Robotics Technology/Technician.
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09 ENGINEERING.

  • Engineering, General.
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10 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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11 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.

  • Apparel and Textiles, General.
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General.
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12 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.

  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
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13 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other.
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
  • Pre-Dentistry Studies.
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy.
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14 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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17 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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18 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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20 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.

  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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22 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Geology/Earth Science, General.
  • Physics, General.
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23 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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25 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Criminology.
  • Economics, General.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
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26 TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.

  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General.
  • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew.
  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations.
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27 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Music Performance, General.
  • Music, General.

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