Indiana University-Southeast
#4 Most Affordable Colleges in Indiana- Graduation Rate
- 36% D
- Lower completion rate than most colleges
- Earnings (10yr)
- $47,596 B-
- Roughly in line with national averages
- Net Price
- $7,888 B+
- 54% less than the typical college
- Acceptance Rate
- 84% C-
- Accessible to most qualified applicants
Bottom line: A C+ overall grade — average outcomes for a U.S. college. 34.6× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $34.6 over 20 years. Ranked #4 in Most Affordable Colleges in Indiana.
Every $1 spent returns $34.6 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $1,059,764.
What The Data Says
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A C+ overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduation of 36% — 36% below the national average.
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Every $1 invested returns $34.6 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
Why Indiana University-Southeast Matters
Indiana University-Southeast is a public university in New Albany, IN and its outcomes are not an accident. They are driven by a well-connected, high-opportunity alumni network. The result: graduate earnings well above the typical college.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Public University
- Carnegie Class
- Master's University
- Enrollment
- 3,170
- Setting
- Suburban
- Primary Strengths
- Business & Marketing, Humanities, Education, Health Professions
Why students choose Indiana University-Southeast
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Accessible — admits about 84% of applicants, with a middle-50% SAT of 970–1180. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $7,888 a year after grants and scholarships — 54% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $47,596 ten years after enrolling — 17% above the typical college, against $19,684 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Strong cross-class social capital — an economic-connectedness score of 1.55 (Opportunity Insights).
See mobility →Overview
Nearly 3,200 students call Indiana University-Southeast home, with an acceptance rate of 84%. This welcoming environment makes it accessible for many students looking to further their education in a supportive setting.
Graduates from Indiana University-Southeast earn an average of $47,596 ten years after starting their degree. This financial outcome suggests that the education here can lead to stable employment and reasonable earnings, although the graduation rate stands at only 36%. This indicates that while many students begin their journey, a significant number do not complete their degrees.
The net price to attend is $7,888, which can be manageable for many families, especially with a Pell Grant rate of 32%. Graduates leave with a median debt of $19,684, which is relatively low compared to national averages. Students who thrive here often pursue degrees in Business, Health Professions, or Education, fields that align well with local job markets.
Rankings
- #4 Most Affordable Colleges in Indiana
- #15 Best Computer Science Colleges in Indiana
- #15 Best Data Science Colleges in Indiana
- #16 Best Communications Colleges in Indiana
- #17 Best Business Colleges in Indiana
- #18 Best Education Colleges in Indiana
- #19 Best Online Colleges in Indiana
- #20 Best Biology Colleges in Indiana
Can I Get In?
How selective Indiana University-Southeast is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Indiana University-Southeast? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a public institution in New Albany, Indiana, Indiana University-Southeast admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 84%. Admitted students typically arrive with an average SAT score near 1,072. The graduation rate is roughly 36%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 84%
- Retention Rate
- 64%
- SAT Average
- 1072
- ACT Midpoint
- 23
- SAT Range
- 970–1180
- ACT Range
- 20–25
- Full-Time Faculty
- 51%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $7,962
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.35
- First-Gen Students
- 41%
- Applicants
- 1,923
- Admitted
- 1,639
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Indiana University-Southeast? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Indiana University-Southeast is $22,811, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $7,888. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $3,782 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $19,684 in federal student loans.
- In-State Tuition
- $8,424
- Out-of-State
- $22,811
- Avg Net Price
- $7,888
- Median Debt
- $19,684
- Pell Grant Rate
- 32%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 29%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $3,782
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $4,978
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $7,046
- Family Income $110K+
- $14,276
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Indiana University-Southeast — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Indiana University-Southeast Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Indiana University-Southeast earn a median of $47,596, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $42,290
- 8 Years
- $44,862
- 10 Years
- $47,596
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.41x
- Earning > $25K
- 63%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (183)
- 21%
- 100% (183)
- 21%
- 100% (183)
- 21%
- 100% (183)
- 21%
How Indiana Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Indiana University-Southeast Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Indiana University-Southeast delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $7,888/year ($31,552 total). Graduates earn $47,596 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $1,091,316 in total earnings — a net gain of $1,059,764 (34.6× your investment). The median debt is $19,684, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 36% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $31,552
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $1,091,316
- Net Return
- $1,059,764
- ROI Multiple
- 34.6×
- Cost Per Year
- $7,888
- Median Debt
- $19,684
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 36%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Institutional Finances
Data: NCES IPEDS
- Federal Grants
- $996,336
- Investment Income
- $-2,467,136
Top Programs
The fields Indiana University-Southeast awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Business & Marketing 26% $52,608 early-career
- Humanities 11% $24,743 early-career
- Education 10% $47,648 early-career
- Health Professions 10% $68,945 early-career
- Psychology 8% $38,034 early-career
- Biology & Biomedical 6% $34,410 early-career
- Computer Science & IT 6% $82,387 early-career
- Communications 4% $44,027 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Indiana University-Southeast's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- CChief Executive Officer$189,520 · 3% growthAdaptable 64
- C+IT Manager$169,510 · 15% growthAdaptable 52
- C+Marketing Manager$156,580 · 8% growthAdaptable 64
- C+Cloud Architect$142,000 · 15% growthAdaptable 52
- B-Site Reliability Engineer$140,000 · 20% growthAdaptable 52
- CAdvertising Manager$138,730 · 6% growthAdaptable 64
- CSolutions Architect$138,000 · 12% growthAdaptable 52
- CHR Manager$136,350 · 5% growthAdaptable 64
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Indiana University-Southeast? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a public institution in New Albany, Indiana, Indiana University-Southeast admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 84%. Admitted students typically arrive with an average SAT score near 1,072. The graduation rate is roughly 36%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Indiana University-Southeast? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Indiana University-Southeast is $22,811, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $7,888. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $3,782 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $19,684 in federal student loans.
Is Indiana University-Southeast Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Indiana University-Southeast earn a median of $47,596, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
How Connected Is Indiana University-Southeast? Social Capital & Cross-Class Networks
Social capital, the web of cross-class friendships that researchers link to long-run upward mobility, runs high at Indiana University-Southeast. Its economic connectedness score is 1.55, where about 1.0 is the national norm. Its friending bias is low (-0.04), a sign that students from different economic backgrounds actually mix rather than self-segregate. Around 11% of students take part in civic and volunteering activity.
Similar Schools
Schools with similar outcomes, selectivity, and student profiles to Indiana University-Southeast.
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- CUNY Medgar Evers CollegeBrooklyn, NY · Close peer21% grad $46,498 earn 86% acceptWhy: similar earnings · similar selectivity · similar size
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- University of South Carolina AikenAiken, SC · Close peer40% grad $45,603 earn 79% acceptWhy: similar earnings · similar selectivity · similar grad rate
- Clayton State UniversityMorrow, GA · Close peer38% grad $49,179 earn 68% acceptWhy: similar earnings · similar grad rate · similar size
Social Capital
Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
How Connected Is Indiana University-Southeast? Social Capital & Cross-Class Networks
Social capital, the web of cross-class friendships that researchers link to long-run upward mobility, runs high at Indiana University-Southeast. Its economic connectedness score is 1.55, where about 1.0 is the national norm. Its friending bias is low (-0.04), a sign that students from different economic backgrounds actually mix rather than self-segregate. Around 11% of students take part in civic and volunteering activity.
Research Note