The Best Indiana Colleges

The Best Colleges in Indiana for 2024

These are the top ranked public and private four-year colleges in Indiana as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the list for 2024 as the best overall college in Indiana is University of Notre Dame. The top rated public state college is Purdue University Main Campus. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
Indiana Public Private 4 year

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University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne
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Fort Wayne, IN
 

University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne

Private 4 Year

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#15 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,903enrollment
  • $18,162net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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Trine University
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Angola, IN
 

Trine University

Private 4 Year

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#16 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 4,088enrollment
  • $24,276net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1240SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

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Grace College and Theological Seminary
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Winona Lake, IN
 

Grace College and Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

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#17 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 2,065enrollment
  • $18,317net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 970-1190SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Indiana University Southeast
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New Albany, IN
 

Indiana University Southeast

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 3,672enrollment
  • $8,264net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1190SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
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Fort Wayne, IN

Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 9,069enrollment
  • $11,951net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 980-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

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Indiana University East
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Richmond, IN
 

Indiana University East

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 3,039enrollment
  • $8,837net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 960-1200SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

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Indiana University Kokomo
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Kokomo, IN

Indiana University Kokomo

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 2,846enrollment
  • $6,648net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1190SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

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University of Southern Indiana
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Evansville, IN

University of Southern Indiana

Public 4 Year

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#9 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 9,178enrollment
  • $14,443net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1240SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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Indiana University Northwest
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Gary, IN

Indiana University Northwest

Public 4 Year

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#10 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 3,198enrollment
  • $6,553net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.14Avg GPA

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Indiana University South Bend
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South Bend, IN

Indiana University South Bend

Public 4 Year

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#11 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 4,326enrollment
  • $8,785net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 970-1190SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

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Bethel College Mishawaka
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Mishawaka, IN
 

Bethel College Mishawaka

Private 4 Year

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#18 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,292enrollment
  • $18,746net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 800-920SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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