Academics at Indiana State University

All About Academics

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Indiana State University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at Indiana State University is about average at 17 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. Indiana State University employs 72% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.

Majors and Fields of Study

Students at Indiana State University can choose from 72 majors with reported graduates spanning 27 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Indiana State University are summarised below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Indiana State University.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Indiana State University:

• Looking for flexibility? Indiana State University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 3,434 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (66% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Indiana State University.

Explore Further on Indiana State University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Majors & Degree Programs at Indiana State University — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty Composition at Indiana State University — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at Indiana State University — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Distance Learning at Indiana State University — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation at Indiana State University — accreditation status and accrediting bodies