Ranking
Most Selective Colleges in Indiana by Acceptance Rate 2026
University of Notre Dame leads this list with a reported acceptance rate of 11.3%. This page ranks only schools with standard reported admissions data.
The hardest Indiana colleges to get into — ranked by lowest undergraduate acceptance.
- Schools ranked
- 25
- Cheapest net price
- $5,130
- Top earnings 10y
- $101,253
- Public / Private
- 7 / 17
University of Notre Dame
B- Acceptance
- 11.3%
- Net price
- $26,780
- Earnings 10y
- $99,980
- Acceptance
- 11.3%
Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses
B- Acceptance
- 39.9%
- Net price
- $15,788
- Earnings 10y
- $57,165
- Acceptance
- 39.9%
Purdue University-Main Campus
A- Acceptance
- 49.9%
- Net price
- $14,600
- Earnings 10y
- $72,424
- Acceptance
- 49.9%
DePauw University
B- Acceptance
- 57.2%
- Net price
- $22,264
- Earnings 10y
- $70,527
- Acceptance
- 57.2%
Wabash College
C- Acceptance
- 63.3%
- Net price
- $24,336
- Earnings 10y
- $69,952
- Acceptance
- 63.3%
University of Indianapolis
C- Acceptance
- 66.5%
- Net price
- $21,602
- Earnings 10y
- $53,610
- Acceptance
- 66.5%
Indiana University-East
A- Acceptance
- 67.2%
- Net price
- $8,134
- Earnings 10y
- $47,156
- Acceptance
- 67.2%
Franklin College
C- Acceptance
- 69.8%
- Net price
- $22,855
- Earnings 10y
- $55,376
- Acceptance
- 69.8%
Indiana Institute of Technology
D- Acceptance
- 70.4%
- Net price
- $23,206
- Earnings 10y
- $47,327
- Acceptance
- 70.4%
Manchester University
C- Acceptance
- 71.1%
- Net price
- $18,805
- Earnings 10y
- $51,504
- Acceptance
- 71.1%
Purdue University Northwest
A+- Acceptance
- 72.4%
- Net price
- $6,079
- Earnings 10y
- $48,318
- Acceptance
- 72.4%
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
D- Acceptance
- 72.4%
- Net price
- $31,872
- Earnings 10y
- $43,845
- Acceptance
- 72.4%
Earlham College
D- Acceptance
- 73.1%
- Net price
- $24,714
- Earnings 10y
- $50,797
- Acceptance
- 73.1%
Indiana University-Northwest
A+- Acceptance
- 73.4%
- Net price
- $5,130
- Earnings 10y
- $43,361
- Acceptance
- 73.4%
Taylor University
D- Acceptance
- 73.5%
- Net price
- $24,865
- Earnings 10y
- $52,198
- Acceptance
- 73.5%
Holy Cross College
D- Acceptance
- 75.2%
- Net price
- $26,728
- Earnings 10y
- $50,416
- Acceptance
- 75.2%
Vet Tech Institute of Indiana
C- Acceptance
- 75.2%
- Net price
- $16,045
- Earnings 10y
- $38,146
- Acceptance
- 75.2%
Huntington University
C- Acceptance
- 75.6%
- Net price
- $19,310
- Earnings 10y
- $46,672
- Acceptance
- 75.6%
Saint Mary's College
C- Acceptance
- 76%
- Net price
- $25,292
- Earnings 10y
- $59,354
- Acceptance
- 76%
Indiana University-Indianapolis
A- Acceptance
- 76.4%
- Net price
- $11,668
- Earnings 10y
- $55,198
- Acceptance
- 76.4%
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
C- Acceptance
- 76.9%
- Net price
- $42,513
- Earnings 10y
- $101,253
- Acceptance
- 76.9%
University of Evansville
C- Acceptance
- 77.6%
- Net price
- $18,499
- Earnings 10y
- $53,770
- Acceptance
- 77.6%
Indiana University-Bloomington
B- Acceptance
- 78.2%
- Net price
- $16,264
- Earnings 10y
- $63,742
- Acceptance
- 78.2%
Anderson University
D- Acceptance
- 79.3%
- Net price
- $25,021
- Earnings 10y
- $48,899
- Acceptance
- 79.3%
Indiana State University
A- Acceptance
- 80.8%
- Net price
- $10,873
- Earnings 10y
- $48,387
- Acceptance
- 80.8%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Indiana colleges that report a standard admission rate, then sorts by acceptance rate. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 8.51 (7 public, 17 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?
University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, IN tops this ranking. Acceptance rate is 11.3%.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by acceptance 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?
42 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.