Top Rated Indiana Public Colleges

The Best Public Colleges in Indiana for 2024

These are the top ranked public four-year colleges in Indiana as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the rankings for 2024 as the best public college in Indiana is Purdue University Main Campus. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
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Purdue University Main Campus
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West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

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#15 Best Public Universities in America

  • 51,528enrollment
  • $12,576net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1470SAT range
  • 27-34ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

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Indiana University Bloomington
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Bloomington, IN

Indiana University Bloomington

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#2 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 47,005enrollment
  • $16,234net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1400SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
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Indianapolis, IN

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 25,979enrollment
  • $11,462net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1250SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

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Ball State University
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Muncie, IN

Ball State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 19,777enrollment
  • $12,615net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1260SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

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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

Applications Due Aug 1

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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

Applications Due Aug 15

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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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