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| #384 in National Universities #34 in Indiana Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,082 Indiana Residents $29,630 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $12,342 Indiana Residents $30,052 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | |
| $12,186 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 1,160 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | |
| 85.50% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 20.44% | Yield | |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 21,089 | Total Enrollment | |
| 15,189 | Undergraduate | |
| 5,900 | Graduate | |
| 5,957 | Online Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduate Rate | |
| 78% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,531) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,282) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| 14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 1,256 | Number of faculty | |
| $75,288 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.