Indiana State University is a public university located in Terre Haute, Indiana with over 13,000 students. It has been ranked as one of the best universities in the Midwest and highly for its commitment to community service. The university offers over 100 undergraduate majors and 90 graduate programs. Indiana State University is also known for its strong Division I athletic programs and annual Homecoming celebrations.
2. The Princeton Review has named Indiana State as
one of the "Best in the Midwest" 11 years running
Washington Monthly ranks Indiana State
University #30 overall among national
universities, #1 in community service by students,
and #3 in service learning
First public university in Indiana to require
incoming freshmen to have a laptop
13,000+ students as of 2014-2015 academic year
Over 95,000 living alumni
3. Indiana State University is in the heart of downtown Terre
Haute, IN.
Growing diverse community with a population of over
60,000.
Terre Haute was named the 'Community of the Year' in
2010 by the Indiana Chamber.
Festivals, museums, restaurants, shopping, and the addition
of multiple hotels in the area it has greatly improved the
overall image of downtown Terre Haute
Terre Haute is 77 miles (1hr) southwest of Indianapolis and
within 185 miles (2-3hrs) of Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville,
and Cincinnati.
4. 100+ majors, optional minors are offered in more than
80 areas of study
Non-degree programs include certificate and licensure
programs
90 graduate programs, including masters, educational
specialist, and doctoral degrees
30 bachelor's and master's degrees that can be
completed entirely online or with minimal on-campus
visits
Six academic colleges within the university
Enrollment is at its highest level since 1972
5. 12 Division I NCAA teams called Sycamores; 5 men’s
teams and 7 women’s teams
Indiana State University is part of the Missouri Valley
Conference
The Sycamores have won 34 individual national
championships; 21 by men and 13 by women
Indiana State has produced 115+ All-Americans,
including 31 from the football team
‘Coach of the Year’ Mike Sanford - 2014 AFCA Region #4
Thirteen former Sycamores have played in the NBA
6.
7. The most spirited weekend and one of the biggest
traditions at Indiana State University
Thousands of alumni, students, friends, faculty,
and staff come to Terre Haute to celebrate being
Sycamores
Annual Sycamore Trike Race, the Blue and White
Parade, and Tent City
Indiana State also pays tribute to our most
Distinguished Alumni
8. 270 registered student organizations that promote
student involvement on campus; including
Academic (39), Community Service (13), Cultural
and International (21), Faith-Based (20), Pre-
Professional (38), and Social Fraternity and
Sorority (26)
Through involvement students learn to be more
socially competent, academically focused and
civically engaged
Social support groups for International students
Mentoring Assistance Program (MAPS)
9. Indiana State is a diverse campus, with a total of 69
countries represented.
African American Cultural Center
Bookstore and the Cunningham Public Library
Campus Events such as Take Back the Night, Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day of Service and Human Rights Day
Campus Ministries
Dining Halls and Food Courts that include George’s,
Burger King, and Einstein’s.
Disabled Student Services
University Speakers Series
Recreational Center (Rec Center)
10. Department of Baccalaureate Nursing
Traditional 4 year program - individuals without nursing license
Accelerated track of the BS program - previous college degree
Department of Baccalaureate Nursing Completion
Track for LPN to BS
Track for RN to BS
Department of Advanced Practice Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner
Post Master's Family Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration
Nursing Education
Post Master's Nurse Educator
Doctor of Nursing Practice
11. Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Master of Social Work (MSW)
12. The Department of Social Work invited the public up to the
third floor of the Hulman Memorial Student Union for a
simulation of poverty. However, instead of showcasing the
efficiency of Terre Haute Agencies, they sought to highlight
the obstacles faced by those in poverty in order to challenge
participants’ perceptions of those on assistance