For those interested in studying in Indiana, we have a very useful list. We selected the best Indiana institutions for prospective students. Please know that rankings are based on academic research, alumni reviews, graduation rates, as well as assessment from peer colleges. On the page, you will find major admissions stats such as acceptance rate, tuition fees, average SAT scores for each ranked college or university.
| Rankings | Schools |
| 1 | University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame, IN) Tuition: $42,971 Total enrollment: 12,004 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 24.3% Average freshman retention rate: 98% 6-year graduation rate: 96% Classes with under 20 students: 55.3% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 32-34 |
| 2 | Purdue University–West Lafayette (West Lafayette, IN) Tuition: in-state: $9,900, out-of-state: $28,702 Total enrollment: 39,637 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 68.3% Average freshman retention rate: 88% 6-year graduation rate: 68% Classes with under 20 students: 36.9% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1040-1300 |
| 3 | Indiana University Bloomington (Bloomington, IN) Tuition: in-state: $10,033, out-of-state: $31,483 Total enrollment: 42,731 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 72.3% Average freshman retention rate: 90% 6-year graduation rate: 72% Classes with under 20 students: 34.3% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1050-1280 |
| 4 | Ball State University (Muncie, IN) Tuition: in-state: $8,980, out-of-state: $23,650 Total enrollment: 22,147 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 67.5% Average freshman retention rate: 79% 6-year graduation rate: 55% Classes with under 20 students: 32.8% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 960-1160 |
| 5 | Indiana State University (Terre Haute, IN) Tuition: in-state: $8,098, out-of-state: $17,644 Total enrollment: 11,528 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 85.2% Average freshman retention rate: 63% 6-year graduation rate: 42% Classes with under 20 students: 30.2% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 810-1030 |
| 6 | Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (Indianapolis, IN) Tuition: in-state: $8,605, out-of-state: $29,062 Total enrollment: 30,530 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 69.3% Average freshman retention rate: 74% 6-year graduation rate: 33% Classes with under 20 students: 37.6% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 880-1110 |
