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Best Colleges in Indiana

All 59 colleges in Indiana, ranked by overall quality and led by University of Notre Dame, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Purdue University-Main Campus. 13 public, 46 private. median out-of-state tuition $31,870. lowest in-state tuition $6,700 at Union Bible College. Each school below shows its acceptance rate, tuition and average SAT.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best college in Indiana?

Based on our overall rankings, University of Notre Dame is the top-ranked college in Indiana. Other strong choices include Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Purdue University-Main Campus, Butler University.

How many colleges are in Indiana?

We track 59 four-year colleges in Indiana, including 13 public institutions and 46 private ones.

How much does college cost in Indiana?

The average out-of-state tuition across colleges we track in Indiana is approximately $31,870 per year. In-state students at public schools typically pay significantly less, and most schools offer financial aid that reduces the effective cost.

What are the best public colleges in Indiana?

The best public colleges in Indiana include Purdue University-Main Campus, Indiana University-Bloomington, Ball State University. Public universities typically offer lower tuition for in-state residents.

What are the best private colleges in Indiana?

The best private colleges in Indiana include University of Notre Dame, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Butler University. Private colleges may offer more generous financial aid despite higher sticker prices.

How are these Indiana rankings determined?

Our overall rankings are calculated independently from publicly available data including U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS, and aggregated student-experience signals — not from US News or any other publication.

By major in Indiana

  1. 1. University of Notre Dame — Notre Dame, IN · 11.3% acceptance · SAT 1,520 · $65,025 tuition · 95% grad rate
  2. 2. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology — Terre Haute, IN · 76.9% acceptance · SAT 1,427 · $58,649 tuition · 78% grad rate
  3. 3. Purdue University-Main Campus — West Lafayette, IN · 49.9% acceptance · SAT 1,364 · $28,794 tuition · 83% grad rate
  4. 4. Butler University — Indianapolis, IN · 85.1% acceptance · SAT 1,274 · $47,560 tuition · 80% grad rate
  5. 5. Wabash College — Crawfordsville, IN · 63.3% acceptance · SAT 1,180 · $50,800 tuition · 77% grad rate
  6. 6. DePauw University — Greencastle, IN · 57.2% acceptance · SAT 1,340 · $59,070 tuition · 75% grad rate
  7. 7. Indiana University-Bloomington — Bloomington, IN · 78.2% acceptance · SAT 1,313 · $41,891 tuition · 80% grad rate
  8. 8. Saint Mary's College — Notre Dame, IN · 76% acceptance · SAT 1,246 · $53,230 tuition · 69% grad rate
  9. 9. Taylor University — Upland, IN · 73.5% acceptance · SAT 1,220 · $40,490 tuition · 74% grad rate
  10. 10. Valparaiso University — Valparaiso, IN · 89.4% acceptance · SAT 1,178 · $48,450 tuition · 70% grad rate
  11. 11. Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion — Marion, IN · 88.9% acceptance · SAT 1,082 · $32,352 tuition · 67% grad rate
  12. 12. Trine University — Angola, IN · 85.5% acceptance · $36,560 tuition · 64% grad rate
  13. 13. University of Evansville — Evansville, IN · 77.6% acceptance · $44,172 tuition · 64% grad rate
  14. 14. Marian University — Indianapolis, IN · 95.5% acceptance · $40,664 tuition · 67% grad rate
  15. 15. Hanover College — Hanover, IN · 83.7% acceptance · SAT 1,201 · $44,638 tuition · 67% grad rate
  16. 16. Earlham College — Richmond, IN · 73.1% acceptance · SAT 1,219 · $53,930 tuition · 69% grad rate
  17. 17. Goshen College — Goshen, IN · 84.1% acceptance · SAT 950 · $38,890 tuition · 65% grad rate
  18. 18. Franklin College — Franklin, IN · 69.8% acceptance · SAT 1,145 · $38,710 tuition · 60% grad rate
  19. 19. Huntington University — Huntington, IN · 75.6% acceptance · SAT 1,052 · $31,870 tuition · 64% grad rate
  20. 20. Ball State University — Muncie, IN · 85.5% acceptance · SAT 1,160 · $29,630 tuition · 62% grad rate
  21. 21. Grace College and Theological Seminary — Winona Lake, IN · 82.2% acceptance · SAT 1,119 · $31,200 tuition · 69% grad rate
  22. 22. Oakland City University — Oakland City, IN · 82.5% acceptance · $27,900 tuition · 66% grad rate
  23. 23. University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne — Fort Wayne, IN · 96% acceptance · SAT 981 · $36,460 tuition · 55% grad rate
  24. 24. Chamberlain University-Indiana — Indianapolis, IN · 100% acceptance · $19,975 tuition
  25. 25. Indiana University-Indianapolis — Indianapolis, IN · 76.4% acceptance · SAT 1,139 · $34,891 tuition · 54% grad rate
  26. 26. University of Indianapolis — Indianapolis, IN · 66.5% acceptance · $37,200 tuition · 56% grad rate
  27. 27. International Business College-Indianapolis — Indianapolis, IN · 75.2% acceptance · $17,170 tuition · 64% grad rate
  28. 28. Bethel University — Mishawaka, IN · 97.7% acceptance · SAT 1,014 · $34,600 tuition · 53% grad rate
  29. 29. Holy Cross College — Notre Dame, IN · 75.2% acceptance · $36,600 tuition · 50% grad rate
  30. 30. Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Indianapolis — Indianapolis, IN · $16,757 tuition · 56% grad rate
  31. 31. University of Southern Indiana — Evansville, IN · 95.8% acceptance · SAT 1,141 · $22,907 tuition · 48% grad rate
  32. 32. Anderson University — Anderson, IN · 79.3% acceptance · SAT 1,035 · $37,240 tuition · 54% grad rate
  33. 33. Manchester University — North Manchester, IN · 71.1% acceptance · $37,135 tuition · 46% grad rate
  34. 34. Indiana University-Kokomo — Kokomo, IN · 86.5% acceptance · SAT 1,065 · $22,811 tuition · 46% grad rate
  35. 35. Purdue University Northwest — Hammond, IN · 72.4% acceptance · SAT 1,024 · $16,094 tuition · 43% grad rate
  36. 36. Indiana State University — Terre Haute, IN · 80.8% acceptance · $22,322 tuition · 43% grad rate
  37. 37. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College — Saint Mary of the Woods, IN · 72.4% acceptance · $35,270 tuition · 47% grad rate
  38. 38. Union Bible College — Westfield, IN · 90.8% acceptance · $6,700 tuition · 43% grad rate
  39. 39. Indiana University-East — Richmond, IN · 67.2% acceptance · SAT 1,061 · $22,811 tuition · 40% grad rate
  40. 40. Indiana University-Southeast — New Albany, IN · 84.5% acceptance · SAT 1,072 · $22,811 tuition · 39% grad rate
  41. 41. Indiana University-Northwest — Gary, IN · 73.4% acceptance · SAT 1,055 · $22,811 tuition · 37% grad rate
  42. 42. Indiana University-South Bend — South Bend, IN · 83.8% acceptance · SAT 1,081 · $22,811 tuition · 40% grad rate
  43. 43. Indiana Institute of Technology — Fort Wayne, IN · 70.4% acceptance · $31,361 tuition · 38% grad rate
  44. 44. Veritas Baptist College — Lawrenceburg, IN · 95% acceptance · $10,522 tuition · 36% grad rate
  45. 45. Purdue University Fort Wayne — Fort Wayne, IN · 83.9% acceptance · SAT 1,100 · $22,887 tuition · 36% grad rate
  46. 46. Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses — Angola, IN · 39.9% acceptance · $7,176 tuition
  47. 47. Mid-America College of Funeral Service — Jeffersonville, IN · $19,000 tuition · 48% grad rate
  48. 48. Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies — Fort Wayne, IN · $9,896 tuition · 28% grad rate
  49. 49. Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global — Marion, IN · $8,208 tuition · 35% grad rate
  50. 50. Calumet College of Saint Joseph — Whiting, IN · $23,850 tuition · 23% grad rate
  51. 51. Marian University-Ancilla — Plymouth, IN · 91.7% acceptance · $20,100 tuition
  52. 52. Stellar Career College-Crown Point — Crown Point, IN
  53. 53. John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences — South Bend, IN · 82.4% acceptance · $20,605 tuition
  54. 54. American College of Education — Indianapolis, IN
  55. 55. Bethany Theological Seminary — Richmond, IN
  56. 56. Christian Theological Seminary — Indianapolis, IN
  57. 57. Concordia Theological Seminary — Fort Wayne, IN
  58. 58. Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary — Elkhart, IN
  59. 59. Saint Meinrad School of Theology — St. Meinrad, IN

Best Colleges in Indiana on PickACampus