The campus of Indiana State is in Terre Haute, Indiana, which is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Indiana State include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Indiana State is known for its programs in engineering technician.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 520.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Indiana State had 10,679 students enrolled (9,285 full-time equivalent).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Indiana State values student athletics, and belongs to the Gateway Football Conference and Missouri Valley Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Indiana State University
210 N 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47809
General Phone: (812) 237-6311
Admissions Phone: (812) 237-2121
Financial Aid Phone: (812) 237-2215
http://www.indstate.edu
Indiana State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 443 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, physical education teaching, special ed, social studies teaching, trade and industrial teaching, school counseling, ESL instruction, ... |
| Business And Management | 309 | business management, human resources, marketing, finance, accounting, insurance, MIS, management sciences, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 298 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, political science, sociology, geography, anthropology, Spanish language, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 154 | architectural engineering tech, electronics tech, occupational safety tech, industrial tech, automotive tech, mechanical engineering related tech, computer engineering tech, robotics tech, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 150 | criminology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 110 | psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, community health services, school psychology, educational psychology, marriage and family therapy |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 99 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 94 | parks and recreation management, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management |
| Media | 88 | communication studies, radio and television, journalism, organizational communications |
| Transportation | 69 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations, aviation tech |
| Family And Social Work | 63 | family studies, family and consumer science, social work, food and nutrition, public administration |
| Science | 54 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 41 | audiology and speech pathology, clinical lab tech, speech pathology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 38 | information technology, computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 24 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 20 | fine arts |
| Art Studies | 18 | art studies |
| Music | 18 | music, music performance |
| Construction Trades | 11 | apparel and textiles |
| Architecture And Planning | 11 | interior architecture |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | drama |
| Medical Adminstration | 3 | environmental health |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
| Office And Administration | 1 | office management |
Number of programs and degrees for Indiana State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,459 | 77 |
| Master's degree | 389 | 42 |
| Associate's degree | 190 | 8 |
| Doctor's degree | 64 | 8 |
| Post-master's certificate | 24 | 2 |
In 2005, Indiana State had a total enrollment of 10,679 students (9,285 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| First Professional | 0% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 91% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
Indiana State offers campus housing for 3,481 of its 9,285 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Terre Haute, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,351 | 4,279 | 80% | 1,642 | 38% |
| Men | 2,591 | 2,001 | 77% | 821 | 41% |
| Women | 2,760 | 2,278 | 83% | 821 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 79% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (812) 237-2121
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,864 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,860 |
| Room and board | $ 5,740 |
| Room charge | $ 3,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,788 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,080 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,804 |
Financial Aid:
Indiana State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 180700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (812) 237-2215
Indiana State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 198 | 97 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 86 | 75 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 61 | 51 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $79,120 | 5 | $67,010 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $67,277 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $48,000 | 4 | $42,216 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $33,180 | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 18 | $58,706 | 12 | $56,648 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 106 | $74,434 | 36 | $68,921 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 77 | $59,036 | 45 | $54,678 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 87 | $52,081 | 79 | $47,554 |
| Instructor | academic year | 43 | $34,553 | 40 | $27,612 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 314 | $58,843 | 200 | $49,014 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | short term | 14 | $10,934 | 9 | $9,933 |
| All faculty total | short term | 14 | $10,934 | 10 | $9,900 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Gateway Football Conference |
| Basketball | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Track | Missouri Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 135 | 101 | 236 |
| Football | 71 | 0 | 71 |
| Track | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Basketball | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 60 | 62 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Insurance
Management Information Systems, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Environmental Health
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
School Psychology
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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What Sets Indiana State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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