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Indiana University-Southeast

#783 in US ranking New Albany, IN
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$19,232
Tuition & fees
$8,424
Avg. aid
$6,830
Receiving aid
89%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
84%
SAT range
970–1180
ACT range
20–25

Outcomes

Graduation rate
39%
Median salary
$45,182
1 yr after graduation

What does Indiana University-Southeast offer in terms of athletics?

IU Southeast's Grenadiers compete in varsity athletics in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, or NAIA, and the River States Conference. Varsity offerings include basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, and volleyball.

Varsity participation involves team selection and a substantial practice and travel commitment. Students who want activity without a varsity roster should separately check current recreational sports and fitness offerings; a sport's appearance in a general campus listing does not establish that it has an active varsity team, club, or intramural league in a given year.

What student groups and Associations are available at Indiana University-Southeast?

IU Southeast offers recognized student organizations as a way to meet peers outside class, develop interests, and participate in campus decisions. Opportunities span academic and professional interests, service, identity and culture, and the arts.

Student government provides a route into campus representation, while student-run media - including the campus newspaper, The Horizon - offer practical experience in reporting and publishing. Theater and choral activities provide other avenues for participation. Organization rosters and activity levels can change, so the current student involvement directory is the best guide to which groups are recruiting in a particular term.

Who studies at Indiana University-Southeast?

IU Southeast enrolled 3,736 students in the reported campus total. Its student body is largely regional: about 83% of students were Indiana residents, and roughly 16% came from other U.S. states.

The reported entering group included 684 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 279 transfer-in students. Students in their late teens and early twenties form a substantial part of enrollment, but adults in their thirties, forties, and beyond also attend. These figures make it important to consider both first-year and transfer or returning-student services when evaluating the campus.

Reported racial and ethnic counts include 2,407 White students, 221 Hispanic or Latino students, 195 Black students, 167 students identifying with two or more races, and 67 Asian students. Counts describe enrollment, not any student's experience or the character of a classroom.

How does student life look like at Indiana University-Southeast?

Everyday life at IU Southeast reflects its mostly commuter population alongside a smaller residential community. Students may spend time on campus for classes, study, performances, advising, and activities, but many will organize those commitments around travel, work, or family responsibilities.

Campus services include personal counseling, a health clinic, and support for veterans. Orientation and academic advising can help new students learn where to find assistance and plan a workable course schedule. For a commuter, practical questions - when activities meet, whether there is time between classes, and which services require appointments - may shape participation as much as the number of events offered.

What libraries are available to students at Indiana University-Southeast?

The IU Southeast Library is the campus's main academic library. Students can use it for research assistance, study space, and access to books, journals, databases, and other academic materials.

Study rooms can be reserved, giving groups a place to work together. Library resources also extend beyond material on its shelves through electronic access and borrowing services. Hours vary, and students should not assume that study areas are open around the clock; checking the current schedule matters during exams or when planning evening study.

Indiana University-Southeast Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

3736

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

638

Total staff

155 full time, 148 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

Indiana University-Southeast Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 3,276
Graduate: 460

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 2,441
Part-time: 1,295

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 364
Men: 274

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 221
Black or African American: 195
White: 2,407
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1
Asian: 67
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Two or more races: 167
Unknown: 36

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Indiana University-Southeast Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

Both–Men

Softball

Women––

Tennis

Both–Men

Volleyball

Women––

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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