Ranking

Best Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Colleges in Indiana 2026

Indiana University-Northwest leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 21.13 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 14 colleges here by earnings against net price.

14 Indiana colleges offering Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, ranked by EduGradify value grade.

Schools ranked: 14
Cheapest net price: $5,130
Top earnings 10y: $99,980
Public / Private: 8 / 6

Indiana University-Northwest

A+

Gary, IN · Public

ROI score: 21.13
Net price: $5,130
Earnings 10y: $43,361
Acceptance: 73.4%

Indiana University-South Bend

South Bend, IN · Public

ROI score: 12.99
Net price: $8,653
Earnings 10y: $44,947
Acceptance: 83.8%

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public

ROI score: 12.40
Net price: $14,600
Earnings 10y: $72,424
Acceptance: 49.9%

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN · Public

ROI score: 11.83
Net price: $11,668
Earnings 10y: $55,198
Acceptance: 76.4%

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN · Public

ROI score: 11.13
Net price: $10,873
Earnings 10y: $48,387
Acceptance: 80.8%

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, IN · Public

ROI score: 9.80
Net price: $16,264
Earnings 10y: $63,742
Acceptance: 78.2%

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 9.33
Net price: $26,780
Earnings 10y: $99,980
Acceptance: 11.3%

Goshen College

Goshen, IN · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 8.96
Net price: $14,493
Earnings 10y: $51,943
Acceptance: 84.1%

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN · Public

ROI score: 8.71
Net price: $13,171
Earnings 10y: $45,872
Acceptance: 83.9%

#10

Ball State University

Muncie, IN · Public

ROI score: 8.67
Net price: $14,940
Earnings 10y: $51,833
Acceptance: 85.5%

#11

DePauw University

Greencastle, IN · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 7.92
Net price: $22,264
Earnings 10y: $70,527
Acceptance: 57.2%

#12

Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, IN · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 5.87
Net price: $25,292
Earnings 10y: $59,354
Acceptance: 76%

#13

Butler University

Indianapolis, IN · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 5.36
Net price: $36,041
Earnings 10y: $77,235
Acceptance: 85.1%

#14

Earlham College

Richmond, IN · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 5.14
Net price: $24,714
Earnings 10y: $50,797
Acceptance: 73.1%

How we picked this list

This list starts with Indiana schools with positive Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 9.94 (8 public, 6 private).

Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

Indiana University-Northwest in Gary, IN tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many Indiana colleges are in this list?

14 Indiana colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?

Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.