Best Distance Universities In Indianapolis Near Me

4worldlovers: Looking for information about the best colleges and universities serving Indianapolis? Here's your guide to the top schools offering degrees to students in the area, including institutions located within 20 miles of Indianapolis, Indiana.

There are at least 14 colleges serving the area, including 11 private colleges and universities, 2 public colleges and universities, and 1 community college offering 2-year degrees.

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Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions near Indianapolis, Indiana have been growing over the past 5 years. In 2021, students completed 34,515 degree programs at colleges and universities near Indianapolis. That was an increase of 61% from completions reported in 2017.

Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.

There are at least 14 schools offering degrees near Indianapolis, Indiana, and 11 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 15,843 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2021, a total of 9,822 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 6,252 that were offered online.

There are 2 four-year public colleges located near Indianapolis, Indiana . About 52,737 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 17,697 degrees were completed at public colleges near Indianapolis. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.

There is 1 community college near Indianapolis, Indiana where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2021, about 50,792 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges near Indianapolis, and about 8,815 associate degrees were completed.

Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree near Indianapolis, Indiana? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average tuition at Indianapolis-area's 4-year nonprofit schools is $18,915. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit schools near Indianapolis is $17,144, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is $4,637.

Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a college degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.

Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Indianapolis, Indiana is institutionally accredited? View a list of institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving Indianapolis, Indiana here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.

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The IWU Next Center serves as a regional learning hub for adults in the Indianapolis metro. Located conveniently near I-465 & Keystone Ave., this 50,000 square foot, modern facility supports in-person and on-line classes for a wide variety of adult learners.

Whether you need to learn basic business fundamentals, or you’re looking to earn an associates or bachelor’s or pursue your MBA, we’ve got what you need.

IWU is responding to the massive market need for coaches by training coaches and offering coaching as a service to employers and non-profit organizations.

The IWU Next video studio was established in 2022 in response to market demand for digital storytellers. The studio is equipped with professional cameras, lights, sound and editing equipment and provides a lab environment for hands-on learning in video creation and production. IWU also utilizes the studio to provide production services for area businesses.

The lines are blurring between entertainment, business and education, with video games and virtual reality serving as two of the driving forces behind this trend. IWU’s video game and virtual reality labs support game play and learning even as they enable IWU’s ongoing efforts in R&D. Our facilities are available for rent and our teams are open to forming partnerships to develop new IP.

IWU’s Career Lab is a mobile initiative designed to bring practical career counseling to the people who need it most (but may have trouble accessing it now). Working parents, marginalized communities and other non-traditional students often hesitate to return to school because they are not sure where to start or unfamiliar with the higher education process. The Career Lab is built for you.

IWU Next offers a wide variety of tech-based degrees as well as certificate courses for adult learners through its partnership with Hope Training Academy. Students can begin by learning the basics in digital literacy and go all the way to cyber security.