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Indiana University-East

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 80%
Students retention rate 61%
On-time graduation rate 43%

Located in Richmond, Indiana, IU-East is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that IU-East is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Indiana University-East is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, IU-East emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at IU-East is reported to be 43%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Indiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at IU-East is 61% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Indiana is 66%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at IU-East do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,827

Cost of attendance at Indiana University-East in 2022 for students from Indiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average $8,887
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,934

Cost of attendance at Indiana University-East in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average $22,628
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 75 of freshman students at Indiana University-East received on average $8,137 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,137
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 170 49% $4,352 $739,842
Other Federal Grant 173 50% $4,929 $852,692
State Grant/Scholarships 124 36% $5,114 $634,141
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 135 39% $4,778 $645,007
Total Grant & Scholarships 262 75% $8,137 $2,131,840

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Indiana University-East students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Indiana University-East students is 42.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 44.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 39.2%.

42.6%

  • African American 44.4% 4 students
  • white 44.8% 132 students
  • hispanic 42.9% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 21.1% 4 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball River States
  • Track and Cross Country River States

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Indiana University-East provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Indiana University-East offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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