Best Colleges in Indiana

“The Crossroads of America,” Indiana, is a Midwestern state with more than 50 colleges within its 35,000+ square feet. Colleges in Indiana are largely private not-for-profit institutions or public universities, the largest 4-year by enrollment being Indiana University. The most nationally prestigious in The Hoosier State is the University of Notre Dame. Indiana experiences cold winters and hot, wet summers, and its largest industries are in advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, energy, and aerospace and aviation. Indiana has the second-largest automotive industry in the nation and is also home to the Indy 500. The Indiana Dunes, Conner Prairie, and Amish country are popular attractions in this state.

How Were the Top Schools in Indiana Chosen?

Appily determines “Best Colleges” based on publicly-available information from the US Department of Education. Several factors include, but are not limited to, data about admitted students’ academic calibers, students’ expected career outcomes after graduation, and colleges’ investments toward making their institution accessible to all students.

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Ivy Tech Community College-East Central is a 2-year college and a regional campus in the Ivy Tech system located in Muncie. The East Central campus is home to eight schools offering degrees and certificates in over 40 fields of study. Ivy Tech East...

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i have enjoyed being a student at ivy tech. i have found that being a working mother and going back to school can be accomplished. it is not an easy road but ivy tech has helped me through it all. thank you ivy tech soon i will have my dream job!

” – Neesha from Portland, IN
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Ivy Tech Community College-Kokomo is a public, 2-year institution with campus locations in Logansport, Rochester, Kokomo, and Peru, Indiana. Ivy Tech Kokomo offers certificate and associate’s degree programs in nearly 50 fields of study, with many...

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I like the Kokomo campuses because the staff goes the extra mile to help students in their field choice. Most generally the teachers are very helpful in giving guidance for their classes. I like the fact that a student can do a two year plan, but not...

” – Yavonne from Peru, IN
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Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette is a 2-year institution and a campus in the Ivy Tech system serving a four county area in western Indiana. The Lafayette campus is home to 50 academic programs granting degrees and certificates. For students who...

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Learn about nursing, it the one thing Im very interested in, the school is very close to where I live!

” – Sonia from Crawfordsville, IN
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Ivy Tech Community College-South Bend/Elkhart is a 2-year community college in north central Indiana and part of the Ivy Tech system. With two campus locations, Ivy Tech South Bend/Elkhart serves students in a three-county area. The South Bend...

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Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast is a 2-year institution and a campus of the Ivy Tech system in Fort Wayne. The Northeast campus is home to 29 academic programs granting degrees and certificates. While most courses take place in the Ivy Tech’s...

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All instructors, thus far, have been very helpful and are passionate about their students learning

” – from Huntington, IN
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As the largest institution of higher learning in northwest Indiana, Ivy Tech Community College Northwest is a campus in the Ivy Tech system serving a seven county region. The Northwest campus offers associate degrees and certificates in 80 fields of...

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Yes. I'm learning a lot of useful information at the campus. It's a smaller campus than a large university, so the instructors take the time to make sure that your actually learning all the information.

” – Michael from Gary, IN
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Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond is a 2-year college and a campus of Ivy Tech in eastern Indiana. Ivy Tech Richmond confers degrees and certificates in 40 fields of study. For students who wish to earn a 4-year degree, Ivy Tech Richmond is home to...

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I have found that the Professors are very well skilled and professional in their fields and make learning fun. Even for a person like me!

” – Stephen from Rushville, IN
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With campus a short drive from the Ohio River, Ivy Tech Community College-Sellersburg is a 2-year community college and a southern Indiana-based campus of the Ivy Tech system. Ivy Tech Sellersburg awards degrees and certificates in over 40 academic...

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Ivy Tech offers many courses and allows students to choice what they want to do,while still taking general education courses. It is a great college if you are undecided, or just want to knock out all the some classes.

” – Iris from Charlestown, IN
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Ivy Tech Community College-Madison is a 2-year community college in southeast Indiana and part of the largest community college system in the state. Ivy Tech-Madison awards associate degrees and certificates in 30 academic programs. In addition, the...

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Ivy Tech Community College Southwest is a public, 2-year institution with campuses located in Princeton, Evansville, and Tell City. Ivy Tech’s southwest campuses offer over 50 career-oriented programs, preparing students for job placement or transfer...

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Ivy Tech Community College-Wabash Valley is a public, 2-year institution established in Terre Haute, with education centers in Rockville, Linton, and Brazil, Indiana, and is one of over 40 college branches of Ivy Tech. The Terre Haute campus offers...

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Affiliated with the Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology is a Roman Catholic seminary in southern Indiana dedicated to training priests, deacons, and church leaders. Saint Meinrad offers a master’s degree in Theology...

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