4 Best Universities in Indiana

Purdue University-Main Campus leads the 4 universities in Indiana at #88 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Indiana University-Indianapolis (QS World #306) and Indiana University-South Bend (QS World #306) complete the top three.

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1Best overall

QS World #88 #27 in United States West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Purdue University-Main Campus

Public University · 0 courses

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USD 28,794/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

44,503Students

—International

Admissions open

#88 QS World University Rankings 2026

#27 in United States

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2Top pick

QS World #306 #78 in United States Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Public University · 0 courses

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USD 34,891/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

13,830Students

—International

Admissions open

#306 QS World University Rankings 2026

#78 in United States

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3Top pick

QS World #306 #79 in United States South Bend, Indiana, United States

Indiana University-South Bend

Public University · 0 courses

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USD 22,811/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

3,933Students

—International

Admissions open

#306 QS World University Rankings 2026

#79 in United States

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#1,247 in United States Marion, Indiana, United States

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Private University · 0 courses

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USD 8,208/yrTuition (indicative)

—Founded

6,656Students

—International

Admissions open

#1,247 in United States · by research impact

18,288 citations · h-index 52

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How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #88 (Purdue University-Main Campus) to #306 (Indiana University-South Bend); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Purdue University-Main Campus is cited most (20,915,496 citations).

Public, private and where they are

3 are public and 1 private (75% public). By location, Indiana (4) account for the most of those we can place. Purdue University-Main Campus is the largest, with 44,503 students.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 of these universities. Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global is the least expensive at USD 8,208 a year and Indiana University-Indianapolis the most at USD 34,891; the middle of the range is about USD 28,794. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities in Indiana?

Purdue University-Main Campus (QS World #88), Indiana University-Indianapolis (QS World #306) and Indiana University-South Bend (QS World #306) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university in Indiana?

Of those with published fees, Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global is the least expensive at about USD 8,208 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many universities in Indiana are public?

3 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

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