More selective than 86% of Indiana colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $16,954. College Scorecard.
Higher than 19% of Indiana colleges we cover and 24% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 23% of Indiana colleges we cover and 32% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
IUE acceptance rate & admissions
Of 1,749 applicants, Indiana University-East admitted 1,246 and 336 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 960–1170 on the SAT or 19–24 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
IUE tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Indiana residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What IUE costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Indiana University-East took 4.3 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Indiana. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $5,154 | $22,265 | 1.9 years |
| $30–48k | $5,454 | $23,561 | 2.0 years |
| $48–75k | $7,100 | $30,672 | 2.6 years |
| $75–110k | $13,260 | $57,283 | 4.9 years |
| $110k+ | $16,067 | $69,409 | 6.0 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (33% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($47,156) minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $11,622 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
IUE majors, earnings & careers
Indiana University-East offers 26 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Science & Math · 6
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Business & Finance · 3
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
Highest-earning majors at IUE
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $82,212 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | $71,223 | $22,388 |
| Business | $67,007 | $25,250 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $66,597 | — |
| Business Administration | $62,886 | $20,789 |
| Communications | $56,141 | $24,462 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $53,389 | $29,072 |
| Criminal Justice | $51,990 | $28,686 |
Quick list of all 26 majors
- Accounting—
- Biochemistry—
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other—
- Biology—
- Business$67,007
- Business Administration$62,886
- Communications$56,141
- Computational Science—
- Computer and Information Sciences—
- Criminal Justice$51,990
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$47,103
- English$38,061
- Health Administration—
- History—
- Interdisciplinary Studies$66,597
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$53,389
- Mathematics$71,223
- Natural Sciences—
- Nursing$82,212
- Political Science—
- Psychology$49,596
- Social Work$43,470
- Sociology—
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Studio Art—
- Sustainability Studies—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Richmond
2 bedrooms $1,014.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 43 inches of rain a year, 12 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: tornado (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Wayne County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Wayne County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare IUE with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Indiana by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-East | 67% | $8,134 | 40% | $47,156 | This school |
| Indiana University-Northwest | 73% | $5,130 | 37% | $43,361 | |
| Vincennes University | — | $11,225 | 39% | $41,110 | |
| Indiana University-Southeast | 84% | $7,888 | 39% | $47,596 | |
| Indiana University-Kokomo | 86% | $3,968 | 46% | $49,917 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Indiana University-East would cost you $3,004 more per year than Indiana University-Northwest, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Indiana University-East.
- Indiana University-Northwest gives aided families $39 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Indiana resident | IUE | IUN | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $16,954 | $13,989 | +$2,965 |
| Average grants | −$8,820 | −$8,859 | +$39 |
| You pay | $8,134 | $5,130 | +$3,004 |
“+” means IUE costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about IUE
What is the IUE acceptance rate?
Indiana University-East accepts 67% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 1,246 of 1,749 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 960–1170 on the SAT or 19–24 on the ACT.
How much does Indiana University-East cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $16,954 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $8,134 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $5,154 and families earning $110k+ pay $16,067.
How much do IUE graduates earn?
Former Indiana University-East students earn a median $47,156 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the IUE graduation rate?
40% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 62% return for their second year.
How long does a IUE degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Indiana University-East costs about $30,672 after grants ($7,100 a year for 4.3 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $47,156 ten years after starting, $11,622 more than high school graduates in Indiana ($35,534), so the cost is repaid in 2.6 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Indiana University-East: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-university-east (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).