Colleges & Universities in Indiana
Public Universities, Community Colleges & Private Institutions
Indiana has a diverse higher-education system that includes public universities, community-college and technical education, private nonprofit colleges and universities, and proprietary and career-focused institutions.
Indiana's public higher-education system is organized around 7 public higher-education systems: Ball State University, Indiana State University, Indiana University, Ivy Tech Community College, Purdue University, University of Southern Indiana, and Vincennes University.
Across these public systems, Indiana has numerous campuses and locations serving students throughout the state. The Indiana Commission for Higher Education's public-college map identifies 45 public college and university campus locations.
Indiana also has a substantial independent sector. The Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) represents 31 private, nonprofit, regionally accredited colleges and universities.
This directory is designed for high-school students, parents, transfer students, adult learners, career changers, and anyone researching higher-education opportunities in Indiana.
Indiana Higher-Education at a Glance
- 7 state-supported public higher-education systems.
- 45 public college and university campus locations identified on the Indiana Commission for Higher Education public map.
- 31 private nonprofit, regionally accredited colleges and universities represented by ICI.
- Ivy Tech Community College provides public two-year and workforce-oriented education throughout Indiana.
- Vincennes University is Indiana's public two-year/four-year state-supported institution and maintains multiple campuses and instructional locations.
1. Public Higher-Education Systems — 7
Indiana's public higher-education system consists of seven state-supported systems. Some systems operate multiple campuses and locations.
2. Public College & University Campus Locations — 45
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education's official public-college map identifies 45 public college and university campus locations. The list below follows that official statewide map.
3. Private Nonprofit Institutions — 31
Indiana's independent nonprofit sector includes 31 private, nonprofit, regionally accredited colleges and universities represented by Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI).
The private nonprofit sector is represented by Independent Colleges of Indiana. The number of ICI institutions has changed over time due to institutional mergers, name changes, and organizational changes. The current ICI figure used for this page is 31 private nonprofit, regionally accredited colleges and universities.
Students should verify current institutional status, programs, accreditation, tuition, admission requirements, and campus locations directly with each institution.
4. Proprietary, Career & Other Authorized Institutions
Indiana also authorizes proprietary institutions and out-of-state institutions that maintain a physical presence or offer authorized instruction in Indiana. These institutions include career schools, health-profession schools, technical institutions, and other postsecondary providers.
The Indiana Board for Proprietary Education maintains an alphabetical directory of proprietary institutions and authorized out-of-state institutions. The official directory includes contact information, addresses, websites, and accreditation information where applicable.
- Public Higher-Education Systems: 7
- Public College / University Campus Locations: 45
- Private Nonprofit Institutions represented by ICI: 31
- Ivy Tech Community College: Indiana's major statewide public community-college system
- Additional proprietary and authorized out-of-state institutions: listed separately by Indiana BPE/CHE
Important: The 45 public campus/location figure should not be added to the 7 public-system figure as if they were separate institutions. The seven systems operate multiple campuses and locations.
Sources / References
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Indiana Commission for Higher Education — Public Indiana Colleges
Official Public Indiana Colleges Map
Official Indiana map showing public colleges and universities and their campus locations throughout the state. -
Indiana Commission for Higher Education — Agency Overview
Indiana Commission for Higher Education
Official state source describing CHE's role in coordinating Indiana's public higher-education system. -
Indiana State Board of Accounts — Universities
Indiana Public Higher-Education Systems
Official Indiana source identifying the seven state university systems: Ball State, Indiana State, Indiana University, Ivy Tech, Purdue, University of Southern Indiana, and Vincennes University. -
Independent Colleges of Indiana
Independent Colleges of Indiana
Statewide organization representing Indiana's independent private nonprofit colleges and universities. -
Independent Colleges of Indiana — Current Institutional Data
ICI Institutions Included
Current ICI institutional data and participating institutions. -
Indiana Board for Proprietary Education
Authorized Institutions in Indiana
Official directory of Indiana proprietary institutions and authorized out-of-state institutions. -
Indiana Commission for Higher Education — Academic Program Inventory
Indiana Academic Program Inventory
Comprehensive state inventory covering academic programs across Indiana's public, independent, private nonprofit, and authorized private institutions. -
Indiana Commission for Higher Education — Eligible Indiana Institutions
Official Eligible Indiana Institutions
Official state list of institutions participating in eligible Indiana financial-aid programs.
Last reviewed: August 2026
This directory is provided for educational and informational purposes. Institution names, addresses, websites, programs, accreditation, ownership, and authorization status may change. Students and families should verify current admission, tuition, financial-aid, accreditation, and program information directly with the institution and the appropriate Indiana state agency.
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