2023 Best Colleges for Student Athletes in Indiana

• Notre Dame, IN•

• 4 Year

• •
  Rating 3.95 out of 5  1,383 reviews

Freshman: Notre Dame has a great school spirit and campus life. In addition to a top-tier, rigorous education you can also enjoy your time at college. Everyone is super collaborative, friendly, and extremely accepting regardless of differences. The faculty is super acceptable and want to speak to you or help you with coursework when needed. People have close-knit friendships with their dorms and all partake in signature traditions. Plus the campus is awesome!... Read 1,383 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Acceptance rate 19%

• Net price $29,981

• SAT range 1400-1550

• West Lafayette, IN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  4,944 reviews

Sophomore: I absolutely loved Purdue during my Freshman year. I will be a sophomore in the fall and am very excited. Purdue has already opened so many doors for me. I was able to study abroad in Spain as a freshman this summer. It was a truly incredible experience. I was placed in a double with A/C and community bathrooms. Community bathrooms are not as bad as you may think. There were 6 showers on the floor, 7 counting the one in the guest bathroom on each floor. Easily more than 40 people lived on my floor, and I only had to wait once for a shower to open up all year long. The bathrooms were very clean. The dorm lobbies have things like pool tables, ping-pong tables, great study areas, and so much more. There are a lot of great clubs to join, and there is the option to start your own club. The food was pretty good. A lot of fried options though. Sporting events are very exciting to attend. Purdue has a lot to offer from a great degree to a true college experience. Boiler Up!... Read 4,944 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 67%

• Net price $12,294

• SAT range 1170-1420

• Bloomington, IN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  4,818 reviews

Freshman: Indiana University provides an experience that all students should definitely experience. The wonderful business opportunities, career advice, fun clubs, interesting activities, exciting fairs, and experiences one can find at Indiana University make the college experience worth it! As an Indian-American, I have felt nothing but welcomed and accepted. People here are kind and loving and only want and hope for the best for you. I am a transfer student and Indiana has helped me settle in and feel at home. I have formed such strong and meaningful friendships here and I'll never be able to thank Indiana enough for that.... Read 4,818 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Acceptance rate 80%

• Net price $13,191

• SAT range 1120-1350

• Indianapolis, IN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.62 out of 5  1,375 reviews

Junior: I have loved every minute of my time at Butler—the professors, the classes, the environment, and the people are all what make this place so special. There is an atmosphere of love and support, something that you can't find on every campus. At Butler, I feel seen and supported by those around me, whether that's by my professors, my advisor, my boss at my on-campus job, or my friends. Each day I am so grateful that I get to attend the best school in the world. GO DAWGS!... Read 1,375 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 76%

• Net price $42,627

• SAT range 1150-1320

• Evansville, IN•

• 4 Year

• •
  Rating 3.67 out of 5  728 reviews

Junior: If you take advantage of the opportunities here you will have a good experience! I didn’t know a single person at UE when I commuted, but being on a small campus has allowed me to get involved in many different groups and explore all of my interests. The theatre program is challenging, but very rewarding. I have a great relationship with my professors and I have already made a ton of professional connections through the University including landing a paid summer internship. The study abroad program at UE is 100% worth it, and I don’t know a single person who has regretted going to Harlaxton. The athletics are okay. They have free tickets to things, and it is fun, but not a major part of campus life. Some of the facilities are a bit outdated, but a lot of work is being done around campus. Every school has positives and negatives, but if you want a small school feel you can absolutely find community here.... Read 728 reviews

• grade B+

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 64%

• Net price $23,212

• SAT range 1090-1290

• Valparaiso, IN•

• 4 Year

• •
  Rating 3.55 out of 5  1,116 reviews

Alum: I came from NJ to Valpo to play baseball and get a solid business degree and found the experience excellent. I am Jewish, but am pretty much Agnostic and had no issues at the school. The education was very good and I had no issues getting job offers (had a few choices) and have had a very fortunate career. The campus life was very different when I went, but the layout of the campus was easy to navigate and the classes themselves were very stimulating. I would highly recommend Valpo!... Read 1,116 reviews

• grade B+

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 87%

• Net price $22,500

• SAT range 1070-1280

• Indianapolis, IN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.64 out of 5  461 reviews

Freshman: I love it! It has great athletics program and many perks. I go to Marian Ancilla in Plymouth, IN. It is a newer branch of Marian University and I really enjoy it. It is 3 hours and 30 min from my hometown in Bedford, IN. But, a lot to do on campus and I am wrestling with my high school friend. I really hope to do well with the 2 years there and transfer to Indiana University Bloomington,IN 47404. I am stage hand for Local 618 I.A.T.S.E. I will become a member. I do work at Indiana University Bloomington. It is also only 30 minutes from my home. A perfect fit. I love the sports plex at Marian---you have access to everything---yoga, hot tubs, pools, and classes. Of course, weight lifting. There is all newer styles of machines and old school weights----with plenty of spots to work out. I am happy with it for my first couple of years into my college career. I look forward to the many opportunities I am getting from Marian Ancilla.... Read 461 reviews

• grade B+

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 64%

• Net price $20,024

• SAT range 970-1180

• Upland, IN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.69 out of 5  1,078 reviews

Junior: I have been enjoying my time at Taylor University. The professors are fantastic! They are fun, personable, knowledgeable, kind, caring and very helpful. The community is also very fun, as the students enjoy creating their own fun and we have quite a few traditions in each hall. A suggestion for improvement would be better communication between the administration and the students. Though the administration is doing their best, often things that should be communicated don't, and that leads to confusion and last minute plans.... Read 1,078 reviews

• grade B+

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 70%

• Net price $25,991

• SAT range 1080-1310

• Muncie, IN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.69 out of 5  3,762 reviews

Sophomore: Ball State is an excellent choice for students wanting to go into the sciences, even though they market themselves as a majority liberal arts school. Ball State just built a huge new complex for science and medical students! They have amazing accommodations for students with disabilities as well as amazing professors who understand your struggles. Faculty members and professors work with you, not against you, and will always advocate for you. As a first-generation college student, it was intimidating, but the amazing student-to-faculty ratio as well as the generous, kind-hearted community surrounding Munice made the transition so much better. There are hundreds of awesome organizations to join and fun things to do around campus every day! Being a smaller school in a smaller town has its perks! Don't miss out on an amazing journey!... Read 3,762 reviews

• grade B

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 87%

• Net price $13,195

• SAT range 1080-1240

• Indianapolis, IN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  3,840 reviews

Junior: IUPUI is a very specific school, it has it medical fields, engineering, and Kelly school of business really dominate the undergraduate. However most of the university is graduate students from IUPUI and surrounding schools. I think IUPUI is a great option especially for those pursing graduate degree programs, however when it comes to regular bachelors degrees you would be in a small percentage of students at IUPUI, because a majority are either graduate students or on the pathway to become so. If you don’t mind that it’s a great place to get an education, all my professors have been great!... Read 3,840 reviews

• grade B+

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 79%

• Net price $12,345

• SAT range 1000-1190

• Greencastle, IN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.74 out of 5  566 reviews

Sophomore: I absolutely love this school! I grew up across the country, so coming to Indiana was difficult in the sense that it was different than anything I grew up with. Being a person with ADHD, I knew it was important for me to go to a small school so I could have a better experience in classes and felt like I was able to get more one on one time with professors if I was ever struggling in a class. Thankfully, many teachers are willing to meet with students and set up office hours multiple days a week for students to attend. On top of this, many STEM classes have a student STEM Guide for those classes with office hours in case students are struggling with the material. The only issue I have really found is the limited amount of classes that certain classes have. It is difficult to fulfill all requirements when there aren't enough classes to get every student into it. But, your advisors will make sure you get all your classes done before graduating. Also, there is always something to do!... Read 566 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 68%

• Net price $30,183

• SAT range 1110-1360

• Terre Haute, IN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  414 reviews

Junior: Love Rose-Hulman! If you're looking for a party school, this certainly isn't it. If you want somewhere you can get a great education from professors that care, then look no further. One of my math professors took the time to build our graphs in Minecraft so that we'd have a visual representation of what we were studying. He was so passionate about teaching that he went home at night and worked on that. All of the professors at Rose are very dedicated to helping students learn in and out of the classroom. Even with everything that's going on due to COVID, Rose is taking individual needs into consideration and is creating a much better environment that most the schools my friends go to. It's a great place to learn and a fun place to be in general. If you're going to attend Rose, definitely recommend living on campus. The on-campus atmosphere is like no other and you'll make more lifetime friends than you even thought possible.... Read 414 reviews

• grade A

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 77%

• Net price $43,606

• SAT range 1260-1460

• Fort Wayne, IN•

• 4 Year

• •
  Rating 3.67 out of 5  1,271 reviews

Freshman: Purdue-Fort Wayne, it’s a gigantic little school, packed with school spirit! Tons of things to do on campus, and close enough to awesome things to do off campus. I would’ve liked a bit more engagement and guidance during my first couple weeks/month, as I had a hard time adjusting to school life after being out of school for 10+ years prior. It might be better for those coming fresh out of high school. All in all it is a pretty good school, professors act like people, at least the ones that I encountered did, they seemed to enjoy what they were doing and engaged those that reached out.... Read 1,271 reviews

• grade B

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 83%

• Net price $12,071

• SAT range 980-1180

• Marion, IN•

• 4 Year

• •
  Rating 3.96 out of 5  1,126 reviews

Junior: I’ve loved everything about IWU! It has turned my school experiences around 10000000%. I used to not enjoy going to school, learning, and honestly just showing up. After high school, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do so I dabbled in a few things. I attended a few in school colleges and really my anxiety was too bad to even focus. I worked full time for awhile (with kids specifically) and about 3 years ago decided maybe I should go back to school but try online. I was so nervous to attend school online because I didn’t want to fail, but IWU made my experience amazing. I immediately talked to an admission counselor and she put my mind to ease. She explained everything to not only me but my parents as well. She helped make everything work out for me and I’m still in contact with her to this day. I’m so beyond grateful for all IWU has given to me and continues to.... Read 1,126 reviews

• grade B

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 91%

• Net price $21,827

• SAT range 1010-1200

• Richmond, IN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.41 out of 5  264 reviews

Junior: Amazing college. It has a very open and loving community, and no matter where you turn- students or faculty- you will always have a support system. Addressing your professors by their first names really helps build a relationship, and makes students feel less intimidated when approaching them. A little more on the pricey side, but gives amazing financial aid. Absolutely amazing professors (especially in the bio department but I'm biased) who will do anything to help a student feel welcomed and allow them to succeed.... Read 264 reviews

• grade B+

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 59%

• Net price $24,474

• SAT range 1110-1330

• Fort Wayne, IN•

• 4 Year

• •
  Rating 3.8 out of 5  600 reviews

Freshman: From what I am currently experiencing as a freshman, the school is very focused on student success. Being such a small school, you are more likely to get face-to-face conversations with faculty. Not only is this helpful when you need help with work, but it makes you feel more "at home." You don't feel like a number or a name on a chalkboard. And because the campus is so small, you get to know everyone. Financially speaking, Indiana Tech does very well. The college, like others, does have a price tag, but there are ways to get scholarships to help you out. Overall, I would give IIT a 4/5. There are some issues as any college, but my current experience has been highly positive.... Read 600 reviews

• grade B minus

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 63%

• Net price $20,470

• SAT range 930-1150

• Hanover, IN•

• 4 Year

• •
  Rating 3.56 out of 5  479 reviews

Niche User: Not only is the campus beautiful, but when I visited it, I was engulfed with welcome from the staff! I connected well with the teachers, my admission counselor was ecstatic to see me. Hanover is a great place for me to be and I've been considering it ever since I've visited it!... Read 479 reviews

• grade B

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 69%

• Net price $22,389

• SAT range 1060-1230

• Indianapolis, IN•

• 4 Year

• •
  Rating 3.82 out of 5  1,074 reviews

Sophomore: The best thing about the University of Indianapolis is their small class size! It is very personable and engaging, and allows you to get to know your professors as well as allowing them to get to know you; something that is very helpful for making connections. They also have a wonderful, very relaxed music program with incredible professional musicians who are wonderful, kind people that have a passion for their instrument and are committed to helping you take your musical aspirations to the next level. In addition to this, they also have an incredible performance hall in which music majors get to play and perform in, which was a huge draw for me! The campus is not located in the best part of town unfortunately, and could stand to have some better security in some of the buildings, but the campus grounds are beautiful over all, and due to the small campus size, everything is very close and within an easy, short walking distance of each other. Very good college overall!... Read 1,074 reviews

• grade B minus

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 84%

• Net price $20,441

• SAT range 960-1170

• Evansville, IN•

• 4 Year

• •
  Rating 3.74 out of 5  978 reviews

Junior: I love the people at USI! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. I am studying Exercise Science, and from the first semester I was job shadowing for a class and very involved in the field. I also love the campus. USI is somewhat in the country and there are lakes and many pretty spots on campus. There are always people from the community walking and running around campus and on the bike trail that runs from campus to a local park. I would recommend USI for anyone looking for a smaller university that is located in a moderate sized city.... Read 978 reviews

• grade B minus

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 94%

• Net price $13,958

• SAT range 980-1170

• Mishawaka, IN•

• 4 Year

• •
  Rating 3.9 out of 5  553 reviews

Alum: Great experience academically and extracurricularly! I was able to take a plethora of knowledge gained at this institution with me into the workforce as a nurse. Now, I am pursuing a graduate degree and owe a great deal of thanks to Bethel for how well the prepared me professionally. Every teacher at this institution is very personable and allowed for a safe learning environment which promoted the freedom to make mistakes, learn from them, and better ourselves. One of the buggest reasons I would recommend this school is their prority to make Christ the center of education. From beginning the class with prayer to the encouragement we received daily was just what I needed to help me get through classes that were especially challenging. This carried into clinical and the exceptional instructors we had in the hospital setting. I gained so much experience that was also helpful when I entered into the workforce, setting myself aside from my coworkers due to Bethel’s very exceptional program... Read 553 reviews

• grade B

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 93%

• Net price $19,327

• SAT range 950-1170

• Richmond, IN•

• 4 Year

• •
  Rating 3.75 out of 5  330 reviews

Sophomore: I am an online student in mathematics at IUE. The professors are all friendly and readily available to help students through email, zoom meetings, and other means. The classes are challenging (yet enjoyable) and at times the course load is a bit much, but that is to be expected from an online university. The financial aid department is very helpful in answering questions and discussing options. The only thing I would change is finding a way for online students to be more involved with the university.... Read 330 reviews

• grade B+

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 67%

• Net price $8,675

• SAT range 920-1120

• North Manchester, IN•

• 4 Year

• •
  Rating 3.7 out of 5  450 reviews

Freshman: I love the community of the school. As I walked in the campus I knew this was the place I would spend the next four years! The people are so inviting and make you feel at home! I could not imagine a more perfect college in what I was looking for. Their physical therapy program is outstanding, and their professors care about you! In the small amount of time I was there I felt as I had been going there my entire life!... Read 450 reviews

• grade B

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 70%

• Net price $17,936

• SAT range 865-1090

• Hammond, IN•

• 4 Year

• •
  Rating 3.55 out of 5  1,483 reviews

Sophomore: Even though I am currently a sophomore transitioning into a junior student at Purdue University Northwest this upcoming school year, I can already confidently say that my time at Purdue University Northwest has been one of the most delightful educational experiences I've ever had since elementary school. The environment created by both the general student body AND the professors allowed me to easily adapt and, therefore, get along with everybody, leading to a very digestible, excellent learning experience as a result! In addition, help and aide is just around the corner whenever I have any questions, concerns, and/or comments. Purdue University Northwest is truly an excellent choice for anyone looking for secondary education in the state of Indiana, especially in the Lake County!... Read 1,483 reviews

• grade B

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 63%

• Net price $10,279

• SAT range 960-1150

• Angola, IN•

• 4 Year

• •
  Rating 3.67 out of 5  639 reviews

Freshman: Trine University is a small campus that has a large school feel. Class size are small for more hands on with Professor which I really like. I am able to participate in activities frequently and the school faculty and support staff make sure all students are included and occupied so that we have a great experience. Only couple issues I have are the number of students admitted is too much and causes classes for next year to be on waitlist because they are growing too fast. Also this causes the cafeteria to be overcrowded and the parking on campus is overcrowded. Otherwise I love the University and all it has to offer students from education, sports, and community. I have been able to participate in watching free movies on campus and in the Angola for students, be part of magic and hypnosis show on campus, and am on Football team.... Read 639 reviews

• grade B

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 79%

• Net price $24,686

• SAT range 1010-1210

• Fort Wayne, IN•

• 4 Year

• •
  Rating 3.87 out of 5  476 reviews

Senior: well I like about the University of St. Francis is the sense of community on campus and the small atmosphere. It is nice to get to know a lot of the people around campus and having the small atmosphere to build closer connections with peers and professors! I also think that USF is very inclusive and has a goal of individual and group achievement. As for what USF could do better is communication. I think at times it is hard to know what is going on with different groups and what is needed to be completed for graduation. The financial services at USF aren’t the best either. I feel as if you talk to someone from financial services you can get a different answer from each person. For instants, the stacking of scholarships and athletics. I have had an issue with this over the last four years of being here and at times it is very frustrating. I feel as if USF wants money personally from you instead of giving the opportunity for students to go to school on a full ride.... Read 476 reviews

• grade B minus

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 99%

• Net price $18,810

• SAT range 960-1160