Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Indiana
Colleges where at least a third of students receive federal Pell Grants, ranked by graduation rate.
Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Indiana4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate.
How this list is made
- Schools in Indiana.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Academic Excellence grade B+ or better (the top 35% of rated colleges).
- At least a third of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, and the college has a graduation rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by graduation rate, highest first.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Oakland City University
Oakland City, IN · Private nonprofitTop 24% for low debt
- 66% graduate
- 41% receive Pell Grants
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Goshen College
Goshen, IN · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B
- 65% graduate
- 36% receive Pell Grants
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Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN · PublicTop 20% for low net price
- 54% graduate
- 37% receive Pell Grants
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland City University | About $15,000 | $16,758 | $43,283 | 66% |
| Goshen College | About $14,000 | $22,974 | $51,943 | 65% |
| Ball State University | About $15,000 | $23,250 | $51,833 | 62% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | About $12,000 | $20,000 | $55,198 | 54% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.