by our College Data Analytics Team
It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
In 2020-2021, 556,813 liberal arts general studies students received their degree, making the major the 1st most popular in the country. In 2019-2020, liberal arts general studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $28,337 and had an average of $17,430 in loans still to pay off.
Across Indiana, there were 9,535 liberal arts general studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $37,069 and $24,427 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana” ranking looked at 41 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in liberal arts general studies.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana”.
Out of the 41 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Holy Cross College landed the #1 spot on the list. Holy Cross College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Notre Dame, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 73 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Oakland City University. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana. Oakland City, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s liberal arts degrees to 64 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Oakland City
Out of the 41 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Vincennes University landed the #3 spot on the list. Vincennes University is located in Vincennes, Indiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,373 ’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.
Full Vincennes University Liberal Arts General Studies Report
Out of the 41 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Southeast landed the #4 spot on the list. Indiana University - Southeast is located in New Albany, Indiana and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 107 ’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Indiana University - Kokomo. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana. Kokomo, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal arts degrees to 60 students in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #6, Indiana University - South Bend did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana list. South Bend, Indiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal arts degrees to 77 students in 2020-2021.
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Indiana University - Northwest did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana ranking, coming in at #7. Indiana University - Northwest is a small school located in Gary, Indiana that handed out 48 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #8, Indiana Institute of Technology - College of Professional Studies did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana list. Indiana Institute of Technology - College of Professional Studies is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fort-Wayne, Indiana. It awarded 40 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.
Indiana University - East ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana list. Indiana University - East is a public institution located in Richmond, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 54 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #10, Purdue University Fort Wayne did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana list. PFW is a medium-sized school located in Fort Wayne, Indiana that handed out 84 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.
Indiana Wesleyan University ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana list. IWU is a small school located in Marion, Indiana that handed out 39 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
With a ranking of #12, Ivy Tech Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana list. Ivy Tech Community College is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6,224 ’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.
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With a ranking of #13, Bethel University - Mishawaka did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana list. Located in Mishawaka, Indiana, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 15 degrees to qualified ’s liberal arts students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at Bethel University
Anderson University Indiana did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana ranking, coming in at #14. Anderson University Indiana is a small school located in Anderson, Indiana that handed out 14 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Full Anderson University Indiana Liberal Arts General Studies Report
Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana ranking, coming in at #15. IWU is located in Marion, Indiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 155 ’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global
Ball State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana ranking, coming in at #16. Ball State University is a large public school situated in Muncie, Indiana. It awarded 277 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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With a ranking of #17, Grace College and Theological Seminary did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana list. Located in Winona Lake, Indiana, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 21 degrees to qualified ’s liberal arts students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at Grace College
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana ranking. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is a public institution located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 261 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Martin University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 degrees to qualified ’s liberal arts students in 2020-2021.
Saint Mary’s College ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana list. This small school is located in Notre Dame, Indiana, and it awarded 11 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at St. Mary’s College
Trine University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana ranking, coming in at #21. Trine is a small school located in Angola, Indiana that handed out 12 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Purdue University Northwest landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana ranking. Hammond, Indiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal arts degrees to 44 students in 2020-2021.
Indiana University - Bloomington ranked #23 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana list. Located in Bloomington, Indiana, this large public school awarded 225 diplomas to qualified ’s liberal arts students in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at Indiana University - Bloomington
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana ranking, coming in at #24. Located in Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 6 degrees to qualified ’s liberal arts students in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne ranked #25 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Liberal Arts Major in Indiana list. Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 14 degrees to qualified ’s liberal arts students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
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