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Indiana University-East
Most applicants get into Indiana University-East — 67.2% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Indiana University-East anchors the college town of Richmond, IN, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $82,212 four years out. Faculty pay averages $96,552 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 2,589 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 61.8% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1010 and 1220 — near the IN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Indiana University-East's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1010–1220 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Indiana University-East's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 500 | 570 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 560 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 25 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Indiana University-East received 1,749 applications and admitted 1,246 (71.2%), with 336 enrolling.
How Indiana University-East compares
| Indiana University-East | Indiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 67.2% | 77.9% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,424 | $32,352 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $47,156 | $52,071 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Indiana University-East's median earnings are $47,156 — below the Indiana benchmark of $52,071. Weigh that against the $8,424 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Indiana University-East prices by residency: $8,424 in-state versus $22,811 out-of-state — a $14,387 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
Indiana University-East enrolls 2,589 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Indiana University-East's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
Fewer than half of Indiana University-East students — 39.6% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Indiana University-East
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,212 |
| Mathematics | $71,223 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $67,007 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $66,597 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,886 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,141 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $53,389 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,990 |
| Psychology, General | $49,596 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,103 |
| Social Work | $43,470 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $38,061 |
Median earnings for these 12 Indiana University-East programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $47,156 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 14 additional Indiana University-East programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Indiana University-East?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1010–1220 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 67.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Indiana University-East's acceptance rate?
71.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,246 admitted from 1,749 applicants.
How much does Indiana University-East cost?
In-state tuition is $8,424; out-of-state students pay $22,811. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Indiana University-East graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $47,156 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Indiana
- Indiana University-Southeast — 84.5% admitted
- Indiana University-Northwest — 73.4% admitted
- Indiana University-Bloomington — 78.2% admitted
- Indiana University-South Bend — 83.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.