Best Colleges in Indiana

60
Universities
12
Community Colleges
72
Total Institutions

Explore 72 colleges and universities in Indiana, ranked by the Repit College Score. Our ratings evaluate graduation rates, affordability, resources, and student experience.

#1
A

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN • 13,174 students
Private Non-Profit
97%
Grad Rate
#2
B+

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN • 52,905 students
Public
83%
Grad Rate
$12k
Net Price
#3
B+

Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses

Angola, IN • 8,230 students
Private Non-Profit
100%
Grad Rate
#4
B

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, IN • 47,527 students
Public
81%
Grad Rate
$16k
Net Price
#5
B

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN • 25,497 students
Public
54%
Grad Rate
$12k
Net Price
29%
Off-Campus
#6
B

DePauw University

Greencastle, IN • 1,819 students
Private Non-Profit
80%
Grad Rate
#7
B

Ball State University

Muncie, IN • 20,440 students
Public
63%
Grad Rate
$13k
Net Price
5%
Off-Campus
#8
C+

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Terre Haute, IN • 2,250 students
Private Non-Profit
82%
Grad Rate
#9
C+

Butler University

Indianapolis, IN • 5,763 students
Private Non-Profit
80%
Grad Rate
#10
C+

Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN • 8,679 students
Public
44%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
#11
C+

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, IN • 9,282 students
Public
52%
Grad Rate
$14k
Net Price
10%
Off-Campus
#12
C+

Wabash College

Crawfordsville, IN • 845 students
Private Non-Profit
77%
Grad Rate
#13
C+

Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, IN • 1,518 students
Private Non-Profit
77%
Grad Rate
#14
C+

Taylor University

Upland, IN • 2,398 students
Private Non-Profit
77%
Grad Rate
#15
C+

Huntington University

Huntington, IN • 1,504 students
Private Non-Profit
68%
Grad Rate
#16
C+

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN • 8,874 students
Public
32%
Grad Rate
$13k
Net Price
13%
Off-Campus
#17
C+

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN • 18,438 students
Public
35%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
19%
Off-Campus
#18
C+

University of Evansville

Evansville, IN • 2,109 students
Private Non-Profit
71%
Grad Rate
#19
C+

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN • 8,304 students
Public
41%
Grad Rate
$13k
Net Price
#20
C+

Oakland City University

Oakland City, IN • 650 students
Private Non-Profit
70%
Grad Rate
#21
C+

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN • 5,447 students
Private Non-Profit
56%
Grad Rate
#22
C+

Indiana University-South Bend

South Bend, IN • 4,446 students
Public
36%
Grad Rate
$8k
Net Price
28%
Off-Campus
#23
C+

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Marion, IN • 2,207 students
Private Non-Profit
66%
Grad Rate
#24
C+

Earlham College

Richmond, IN • 696 students
Private Non-Profit
68%
Grad Rate
#25
C+

Indiana University-Southeast

New Albany, IN • 3,752 students
Public
33%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
12%
Off-Campus
#26
C+

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN • 2,846 students
Private Non-Profit
67%
Grad Rate
#27
C

Indiana University-Kokomo

Kokomo, IN • 2,892 students
Public
45%
Grad Rate
$6k
Net Price
28%
Off-Campus
#28
C

Indiana University-Northwest

Gary, IN • 3,045 students
Public
37%
Grad Rate
$6k
Net Price
7%
Off-Campus
#29
C

Indiana University-East

Richmond, IN • 2,985 students
Public
45%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
52%
Off-Campus
#30
C

Hanover College

Hanover, IN • 1,157 students
Private Non-Profit
64%
Grad Rate
#31
C

Trine University

Angola, IN • 4,471 students
Private Non-Profit
68%
Grad Rate
#32
C

Purdue University Global

West Lafayette, IN • 44,421 students
Public
48%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
100%
Off-Campus
#33
C

Anderson University

Anderson, IN • 1,255 students
Private Non-Profit
49%
Grad Rate
#34
C

Franklin College

Franklin, IN • 966 students
Private Non-Profit
63%
Grad Rate
#35
C

Grace College and Theological Seminary

Winona Lake, IN • 2,271 students
Private Non-Profit
70%
Grad Rate
#36
C

Marian University

Indianapolis, IN • 3,586 students
Private Non-Profit
61%
Grad Rate
#37
C

Martin University

Indianapolis, IN • 223 students
Private Non-Profit
33%
Grad Rate
#38
C

Horizon University

Indianapolis, IN • 66 students
Private Non-Profit
#39
C

Goshen College

Goshen, IN • 824 students
Private Non-Profit
60%
Grad Rate
#40
C

American College of Education

Indianapolis, IN • 11,961 students
Private For-Profit
#41
C

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Saint Mary of the Woods, IN • 1,227 students
Private Non-Profit
52%
Grad Rate
#42
C

Mid-America College of Funeral Service

Jeffersonville, IN • 337 students
Private Non-Profit
56%
Grad Rate
#43
C

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Marion, IN • 12,750 students
Private Non-Profit
37%
Grad Rate
#44
C

Union Bible College

Westfield, IN • 164 students
Private Non-Profit
36%
Grad Rate
#45
C

University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN • 1,852 students
Private Non-Profit
61%
Grad Rate
#46
C

Bethel University

Mishawaka, IN • 1,222 students
Private Non-Profit
57%
Grad Rate
#47
C

Concordia Theological Seminary

Fort Wayne, IN • 296 students
Private Non-Profit
#48
C

Indiana Institute of Technology

Fort Wayne, IN • 2,862 students
Private Non-Profit
31%
Grad Rate
#49
C

Saint Meinrad School of Theology

St. Meinrad, IN • 191 students
Private Non-Profit
#50
C

Chamberlain University-Indiana

Indianapolis, IN • 177 students
Private For-Profit
100%
Grad Rate
#51
C

Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies

Fort Wayne, IN • 2,535 students
Private Non-Profit
#52
C

Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary

Elkhart, IN • 147 students
Private Non-Profit
#53
C

Holy Cross College

Notre Dame, IN • 547 students
Private Non-Profit
29%
Grad Rate
#54
C

Manchester University

North Manchester, IN • 1,175 students
Private Non-Profit
45%
Grad Rate
#55
C

Bethany Theological Seminary

Richmond, IN • 66 students
Private Non-Profit
#56
C

Marian University-Ancilla

Plymouth, IN • 218 students
Private Non-Profit
#57
C

Calumet College of Saint Joseph

Whiting, IN • 674 students
Private Non-Profit
30%
Grad Rate
#58
D

Christian Theological Seminary

Indianapolis, IN • 144 students
Private Non-Profit
#59
D

Veritas Baptist College

Lawrenceburg, IN • 200 students
Private Non-Profit
29%
Grad Rate
#60
D

John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences

South Bend, IN • 406 students
Private For-Profit

Cities with Multiple Colleges

West Lafayette 2 colleges
Angola 2 colleges
Notre Dame 3 colleges
Terre Haute 2 colleges
Evansville 2 colleges
Marion 2 colleges
Richmond 3 colleges
Jeffersonville 2 colleges
Indianapolis 15 colleges
Fort Wayne 7 colleges
South Bend 2 colleges
Valparaiso 2 colleges

About College Rankings in Indiana

The Repit College Score ranks 72 colleges and universities in Indiana based on outcomes (graduation rates, retention), affordability (net cost, financial aid), resources (class sizes, faculty ratios), and student experience (campus life, housing options).

4-Year Universities (60): Bachelor's degree-granting institutions including public universities, private colleges, and research institutions.

2-Year Colleges (12): Community colleges and technical schools offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Colleges in Indiana

How many colleges are in Indiana?

There are 72 accredited colleges and universities in Indiana tracked by Repit, including 60 4-year institutions and 12 community colleges. Each school is rated using our proprietary scoring system that evaluates outcomes, affordability, and resources.

How does Repit rate colleges?

Repit rates colleges on a 100-point scale across five categories: Outcomes (graduation and retention rates), Affordability (net cost and financial aid), Resources (class sizes and selectivity), Experience (campus life and learning format), and Prestige (reputation and recognition). Each factor is weighted and combined into an overall score and letter grade.

Should I attend a public or private college in Indiana?

Indiana has both public and private institutions. Public schools often offer lower tuition for state residents, while private schools may provide more financial aid. Compare net prices and outcomes using Repit's detailed college profiles to find the best value for your situation.

Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology