Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Indiana
Colleges ranked by six-year graduation rate, from federal data.
Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Indiana45 schools
45 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate. The top 25 are shown.
How this list is made
- Schools in Indiana.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- 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.
- 1
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN · Private nonprofitHonor Roll#1 in Indiana
- 95% graduate
- 8,968 undergraduates
- 2
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN · PublicHonor Roll#2 in Indiana
- 83% graduate
- 39,864 undergraduates
- 3
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN · Private nonprofitTop 9% for earnings
- 80% graduate
- 4,519 undergraduates
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Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · Public#5 in Indiana
- 80% graduate
- 36,833 undergraduates
- 5
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute, IN · Private nonprofitTop 2% for earnings
- 78% graduate
- 2,235 undergraduates
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Taylor University
Upland, IN · Private nonprofitTop 16% for graduation
- 74% graduate
- 2,372 undergraduates
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Holy Cross College
Notre Dame, IN · Private nonprofitTop 17% for graduation
- 73% graduate
- 547 undergraduates
- 10
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN · Private nonprofitTop 20% for graduation
- 70% graduate
- 2,255 undergraduates
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Marian University
Indianapolis, IN · Private nonprofitTop 25% for graduation
- 67% graduate
- 2,492 undergraduates
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Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion, IN · Private nonprofit#16 in Indiana
- 67% graduate
- 2,079 undergraduates
- 16
Oakland City University
Oakland City, IN · Private nonprofitTop 24% for low debt
- 66% graduate
- 522 undergraduates
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University of Evansville
Evansville, IN · Private nonprofit#14 in Indiana
- 64% graduate
- 1,741 undergraduates
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Huntington University
Huntington, IN · Private nonprofit#19 in Indiana
- 64% graduate
- 1,286 undergraduates
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University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN · Private nonprofit#26 in Indiana
- 56% graduate
- 3,957 undergraduates
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University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN · Private nonprofit#30 in Indiana
- 55% graduate
- 1,601 undergraduates
- 25
Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN · PublicTop 20% for low net price
- 54% graduate
- 17,037 undergraduates
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | $26,780 | $19,000 | $99,980 | 95% |
| Purdue University | $14,600 | $19,500 | $72,424 | 83% |
| Butler University | $36,041 | $26,000 | $77,235 | 80% |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $16,264 | $19,509 | $63,742 | 80% |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | $42,513 | $25,000 | $101,253 | 78% |
| Wabash College | $24,336 | $27,000 | $69,952 | 77% |
| DePauw University | $22,264 | $27,000 | $70,527 | 75% |
| Taylor University | $24,865 | $20,500 | $52,198 | 74% |
| Holy Cross College | $26,728 | $24,000 | $50,416 | 73% |
| Valparaiso University | $18,578 | $26,942 | $63,191 | 70% |
| Saint Mary's College | $25,292 | $27,000 | $59,354 | 69% |
| Earlham College | $24,714 | $23,488 | $50,797 | 69% |
| Marian University | $24,018 | $27,000 | $58,759 | 67% |
| Hanover College | $21,829 | $25,250 | $53,957 | 67% |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | $22,866 | $24,250 | $59,986 | 67% |
| Oakland City University | $15,210 | $16,758 | $43,283 | 66% |
| Goshen College | $14,493 | $22,974 | $51,943 | 65% |
| University of Evansville | $18,499 | $24,606 | $53,770 | 64% |
| Trine University | $25,355 | $25,000 | $57,165 | 64% |
| Huntington University | $19,310 | $25,576 | $46,672 | 64% |
| Ball State University | $14,940 | $23,250 | $51,833 | 62% |
| Franklin College | $22,855 | $27,000 | $55,376 | 60% |
| University of Indianapolis | $21,602 | $26,864 | $53,610 | 56% |
| University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne | $18,196 | $25,976 | $55,362 | 55% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $11,668 | $20,000 | $55,198 | 54% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.
This list in other states
- Alabama 26
- Alaska 5
- Arizona 16
- Arkansas 23
- California 128
- Colorado 26
- Connecticut 26
- Delaware 4
- District of Columbia 9
- Florida 61
- Georgia 60
- Hawaii 6
- Idaho 9
- Illinois 57
- Iowa 30
- Kansas 27
- Kentucky 29
- Louisiana 24
- Maine 19
- Maryland 26
- Massachusetts 67
- Michigan 44
- Minnesota 40
- Mississippi 16
- Missouri 53
- Montana 10
- Nebraska 19
- Nevada 6
- New Hampshire 13
- New Jersey 36
- New Mexico 11
- New York 135
- North Carolina 55
- North Dakota 9
- Ohio 99
- Oklahoma 23
- Oregon 21
- Pennsylvania 118
- Puerto Rico 52
- Rhode Island 11
- South Carolina 35
- South Dakota 11
- Tennessee 43
- Texas 85
- Utah 16
- Vermont 9
- Virginia 51
- Washington 24
- West Virginia 19
- Wisconsin 36
- Wyoming 3