Indiana
Colleges in Indiana
Indiana has 51 accredited four-year colleges on College Compass Guide, each rated on academics and value from federal data; 14 are Compass Recommended.
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Highest-rated colleges in Indiana
#1 in Indiana
University of Notre Dame
Compass ScoreExceptional · Top 2%Notre Dame, IN · Value B+ · Academics A+
#2 in Indiana
Purdue University
Compass ScoreExceptional · Top 8%West Lafayette, IN · Value A · Academics A
#3 in Indiana
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Compass ScoreExcellent · Top 12%Terre Haute, IN · Value C+ · Academics A
Top lists in Indiana
- 45 schoolsBest colleges
- 30 schoolsBest colleges for nursing
- 28 schoolsBest colleges for engineering
- 41 schoolsBest colleges for business
- 39 schoolsBest colleges for education
- 40 schoolsBest colleges for biology and pre-med
- 42 schoolsBest colleges for psychology
- 28 schoolsBest colleges for computer science
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- 39 schoolsBest colleges for communications and journalism
- 31 schoolsBest colleges for accounting
- 22 schoolsBest colleges for finance
- 26 schoolsBest colleges for marketing
- 33 schoolsBest colleges for criminal justice
- 31 schoolsBest colleges for political science and pre-law
- 25 schoolsBest colleges for economics
- 35 schoolsBest colleges for history
- 37 schoolsBest colleges for English
- 36 schoolsBest colleges for mathematics
- 34 schoolsBest colleges for chemistry
- 29 schoolsBest colleges for music
- 36 schoolsBest colleges for art and design
- 27 schoolsBest colleges for exercise science and kinesiology
- 21 schoolsBest colleges for social work
- 21 schoolsBest value colleges
- 21 schoolsMost affordable colleges with strong academics
- 45 schoolsColleges with the highest graduation rates
- 20 schoolsBest small colleges
- 6 schoolsBest large colleges
- 19 schoolsBest mid-size colleges
- 11 schoolsBest colleges for NCAA Division I athletes
- 10 schoolsBest colleges for NCAA Division III athletes
- 17 schoolsBest colleges for NAIA athletes
- 40 schoolsBest test-optional colleges
- 3 schoolsBest online colleges
- 21 schoolsColleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price
- 21 schoolsLowest net price for middle-income families
- 21 schoolsColleges with the lowest student debt
- 21 schoolsColleges with the best earnings for the price
- 19 schoolsColleges that pay for themselves fastest
- 9 schoolsBest colleges under $20,000 a year
- 21 schoolsBest value colleges in the Midwest
- 21 schoolsColleges where the most freshmen return
- 21 schoolsColleges with the most faculty per student
- 21 schoolsColleges that spend the most on teaching
- 4 schoolsColleges where Pell Grant students thrive
- 21 schoolsMost selective colleges
All colleges in Indiana
| School | Compass Score | Value | Academics | Net price | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame Honor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value. Notre Dame · Private nonprofit | B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | A+Academics: A+ (grade A+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $26,780 | 13,174 | |
| Purdue University Honor RollCollege Compass Guide Honor Roll: the top 10% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ and A), from academics and value. West Lafayette · Public | AValue: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | AAcademics: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $14,600 | 52,905 | |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Terre Haute · Private nonprofit | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | AAcademics: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $42,513 | 2,250 | |
| DePauw University RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Greencastle · Private nonprofit | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | AAcademics: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $22,264 | 1,819 | |
| Indiana University-Bloomington RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Bloomington · Public | A-Value: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | A-Academics: A- (grade A-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $16,264 | 47,527 | |
| Wabash College RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.All-maleAll-male: the school enrolls men only. Crawfordsville · Private nonprofit | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | AAcademics: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $24,336 | 845 | |
| Butler University RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Indianapolis · Private nonprofit | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | AAcademics: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $36,041 | 5,763 | |
| Taylor University RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Upland · Private nonprofit | B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | A-Academics: A- (grade A-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $24,865 | 2,398 | |
| Saint Mary's College RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value.All-femaleAll-female: the school enrolls women only. Notre Dame · Private nonprofit | B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | A-Academics: A- (grade A-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $25,292 | 1,518 | |
| Earlham College RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Richmond · Private nonprofit | B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | A-Academics: A- (grade A-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $24,714 | 696 | |
| Hanover College RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Hanover · Private nonprofit | B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | A-Academics: A- (grade A-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $21,829 | 1,157 | |
| Valparaiso University RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Valparaiso · Private nonprofit | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | A-Academics: A- (grade A-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $18,578 | 2,846 | |
| Oakland City University RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Oakland City · Private nonprofit | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B+Academics: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $15,210 | 650 | |
| University of Evansville RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Evansville · Private nonprofit | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | A-Academics: A- (grade A-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $18,499 | 2,109 | |
| Holy Cross College Notre Dame · Private nonprofit | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B+Academics: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $26,728 | 547 | |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion · Private nonprofit | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B+Academics: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $22,866 | 2,207 | |
| Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses Angola · Private nonprofit | B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $15,788 | 8,230 | |
| Ball State University Muncie · Public | B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B+Academics: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $14,940 | 20,440 | |
| Huntington University Huntington · Private nonprofit | B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B+Academics: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $19,310 | 1,504 | |
| Marian University Indianapolis · Private nonprofit | B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B+Academics: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $24,018 | 3,586 | |
| Trine University Angola · Private nonprofit | B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $25,355 | 4,471 | |
| Franklin College Franklin · Private nonprofit | B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $22,855 | 966 | |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis · Public | A-Value: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B+Academics: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $11,668 | 25,497 | |
| Goshen College Goshen · Private nonprofit | B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B+Academics: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $14,493 | 824 | |
| Chamberlain University-Indiana Indianapolis · Private for-profit | AValue: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $16,149 | 177 | |
| University of Southern Indiana Evansville · Public | B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $12,923 | 9,282 | |
| University of Indianapolis Indianapolis · Private nonprofit | B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $21,602 | 5,447 | |
| Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo · Public | AValue: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $3,968 | 2,892 | |
| Bethel University Mishawaka · Private nonprofit | B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $18,610 | 1,222 | |
| University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne · Private nonprofit | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $18,196 | 1,852 | |
| Indiana University-Northwest Gary · Public | B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $5,130 | 3,045 | |
| Indiana University-East Richmond · Public | A-Value: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $8,134 | 2,985 | |
| Anderson University Anderson · Private nonprofit | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $25,021 | 1,255 | |
| Purdue University Global West Lafayette · Public | B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $7,770 | 44,421 | |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne · Public | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $13,171 | 8,874 | |
| Purdue University Northwest Hammond · Public | B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $6,079 | 8,679 | |
| Vincennes University Vincennes · Public | A-Value: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $11,225 | 18,438 | |
| Manchester University North Manchester · Private nonprofit | B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $18,805 | 1,175 | |
| Indiana University-Southeast New Albany · Public | A-Value: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $7,888 | 3,752 | |
| Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods · Private nonprofit | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $31,872 | 1,227 | |
| Indiana University-South Bend South Bend · Public | B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $8,653 | 4,446 | |
| Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting · Private nonprofit | B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $22,451 | 674 | |
| Indiana State University Terre Haute · Public | B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $10,873 | 8,304 | |
| Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne · Private nonprofit | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $23,206 | 2,862 | |
| Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies Fort Wayne · Private nonprofit | B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $20,473 | 2,535 | |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion · Private nonprofit | — | B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $16,898 | 12,750 |
| American College of Education Indianapolis · Private for-profit | — | N/AValue: Not enough information. Federal data does not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | N/AAcademics: Not enough information. Federal data does not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | — | 11,961 |
| John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences South Bend · Private for-profit | — | N/AValue: Not enough information. Federal data does not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | N/AAcademics: Not enough information. Federal data does not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | $37,711 | 406 |
| Mid-America College of Funeral Service Jeffersonville · Private nonprofit | — | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $30,606 | 337 |
| Martin University Indianapolis · Private nonprofit | — | N/AValue: Not enough information. Federal data does not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | N/AAcademics: Not enough information. Federal data does not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | — | 223 |
| Marian University-Ancilla Plymouth · Private nonprofit | — | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | N/AAcademics: Not enough information. Federal data does not cover enough of this to grade it yet. | $19,463 | 218 |
Common questions
How many colleges are in Indiana?
Indiana has 51 accredited four-year colleges on College Compass Guide.
Which colleges in Indiana are Compass Recommended?
University of Notre Dame, Purdue University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, DePauw University, Indiana University-Bloomington, Wabash College, Butler University, Taylor University, Saint Mary's College, Earlham College, Hanover College, Valparaiso University, Oakland City University, University of Evansville. Recommended means the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value (how it works).