Best Communication & Journalism Colleges in Indiana
35 accredited institutions in Indiana offering communication & journalism programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
35
Colleges
4,695
Graduates/yr
13
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Communication & Journalism Programs in Indiana
1
PublicBachelor's
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington
1,518
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$10,312
In-State Tuition
81%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Ball State University
Muncie
924
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$8,688
In-State Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis
552
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$9,241
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Butler University
Indianapolis
273
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$44,990
Tuition
79%
Grad Rate
$25,600
Net Price <$30K
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
DePauw University
Greencastle
111
Graduates/yr
54%
Acceptance
$56,030
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$17,044
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicBachelor's
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne
105
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$8,049
In-State Tuition
32%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicBachelor's
Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany
102
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$7,492
In-State Tuition
33%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicBachelor's
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville
90
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$8,751
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicBachelor's
Indiana University-East
Richmond
87
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$7,492
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis
81
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$34,416
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$16,953
Net Price <$30K
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11
PublicBachelor's
Indiana State University
Terre Haute
78
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$9,712
In-State Tuition
41%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicBachelor's
Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend
78
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$7,492
In-State Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Hanover College
Hanover
66
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$41,092
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$26,140
Net Price <$30K
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Taylor University
Upland
63
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$38,140
Tuition
77%
Grad Rate
$14,347
Net Price <$30K
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame
57
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$50,350
Tuition
77%
Grad Rate
$13,338
Net Price <$30K
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake
57
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$27,992
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$11,877
Net Price <$30K
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso
45
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$45,136
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$28,534
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion
42
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$31,168
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$14,354
Net Price <$30K
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Franklin College
Franklin
42
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$36,600
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$19,791
Net Price <$30K
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Evansville
Evansville
39
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$41,400
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$14,225
Net Price <$30K
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21
PublicBachelor's
Indiana University-Kokomo
Kokomo
39
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$7,492
In-State Tuition
44%
Grad Rate
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22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Marian University
Indianapolis
30
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$39,100
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$19,412
Net Price <$30K
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23
Private NonprofitMaster's
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
30
Graduates/yr
12%
Acceptance
$62,186
Tuition
97%
Grad Rate
$9,201
Net Price <$30K
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24
PublicAssociate's
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis
27
Graduates/yr
$4,912
In-State Tuition
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25
PublicBachelor's
Indiana University-Northwest
Gary
27
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$7,492
In-State Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
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26
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Huntington University
Huntington
27
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$29,030
Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
$8,847
Net Price <$30K
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27
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Oakland City University
Oakland City
18
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$27,150
Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
$11,593
Net Price <$30K
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28
PublicAssociate's
Vincennes University
Vincennes
15
Graduates/yr
$6,330
In-State Tuition
29%
Grad Rate
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29
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Anderson University
Anderson
15
Graduates/yr
53%
Acceptance
$34,590
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$15,932
Net Price <$30K
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30
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Manchester University
North Manchester
15
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$35,800
Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
$12,280
Net Price <$30K
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31
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Trine University
Angola
12
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$35,000
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$17,483
Net Price <$30K
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32
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne
12
Graduates/yr
57%
Acceptance
$29,936
Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
$18,712
Net Price <$30K
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33
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bethel University
Mishawaka
9
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$32,740
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$13,544
Net Price <$30K
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34
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Goshen College
Goshen
6
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$37,760
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$12,297
Net Price <$30K
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35
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne
3
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$34,190
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$14,587
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Communication & Journalism in Indiana
Indiana has 35 accredited colleges offering communication & journalism programs, producing 4,695 graduates annually. Of these, 13 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Indiana residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.