Indiana University-East
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 2,589 students.
About This School
Indiana University-East is a public institution located in Richmond, Indiana with approximately 2,589 undergraduate students enrolled. Indiana University-East has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 67%. The average net price after financial aid is $8,134 per year. The graduation rate is 40%, and the typical graduate earns $34,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Indiana University East is a public university in Richmond, Indiana, a regional campus of Indiana University that serves the eastern Indiana and western Ohio area. Established in 1971 by the Indiana University Board of Trustees, IU East enrolls over 4,000 students on its five-building, 174-acre campus and in online classes. IU East has 60 academic degree programs, offering bachelor's and master's degree programs as well as certificates.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $9,082/year net price and $12,000 median debt, this is one of the more affordable paths to an IU degree, which carries real name recognition across Indiana and beyond. However, the 45% graduation rate and 63% freshman retention rate suggest that many students who start here don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. This is a practical option for cost-conscious students in the Richmond area who need flexibility, but come in with a clear plan — students who drift tend to become part of that dropout statistic.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Indiana University-East graduates earn most above the national rate in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General ($66,597 vs $50,532 nationally), and most below it in English Language and Literature, General ($38,061 vs $48,590).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 126 | $49,596 | $50,706 | −$1,110 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 118 | $62,886 | $68,257 | −$5,371 |
| Mathematics | 70 | $71,223 | $69,562 | +$1,661 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 46 | $51,990 | $55,378 | −$3,388 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 45 | $82,212 | $88,910 | −$6,698 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 34 | $47,103 | $47,382 | −$279 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 32 | $53,389 | $53,072 | +$317 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 29 | $56,141 | $56,359 | −$218 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 | $38,061 | $48,590 | −$10,529 |
| Social Work | 14 | $43,470 | $51,790 | −$8,320 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 | $66,597 | $50,532 | +$16,065 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,589 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Indiana University-East?
Indiana University-East has an acceptance rate of 67%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Indiana University-East hard to get into?
Indiana University-East is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 67%. Solid grades and a complete application give most applicants a real shot.
How much does Indiana University-East cost?
The average net price at Indiana University-East is about $8,134 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Indiana University-East?
Indiana University-East has a graduation rate of 40%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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