Indiana State University

Indiana State University
Former names
Indiana State Normal School (1865–1929)
Indiana State Teachers College (1929–1961)
Indiana State College (1961–1965)
TypePublic doctoral university
Established1865 (1865)
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
Endowment$120.4 million (2025)
PresidentMike Godard
Faculty565
Students8,305 (fall 2023)
Undergraduates6,669 (fall 2023)
Postgraduates1,636 (fall 2023)
Location,
U.S.
Campus
  • Small city, 435 acres (176 ha)
ColorsRoyal blue and white
   
NicknameSycamores
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I – MVC
MascotSycamore Sam
Websitewww.indstate.edu

Indiana State University (ISU) is a public university in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States. It was founded in 1865 and offers over 100 undergraduate majors and more than 75 graduate and professional programs. Indiana State is classified among "D/PU: Doctoral/Professional Universities".