The Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities
Grades and ages
Grades 9-12
Tuition
Tuition-free for Indiana students; room and board $2,700/yr (2026-27)
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About The Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities
The Indiana General Assembly created our school in 1988 as a public residential high school for gifted and talented Indiana students, and we sit on the Ball State University campus in Muncie. The Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities enrolls no more than 300 sophomores, juniors and seniors, who either live in our residence hall or commute from home.
Our course list runs from four levels of physics and multivariable calculus to seven world languages, and most science classes add a weekly two to three hour lab. Students can earn dual credit through Ball State and Ivy Tech, take AP courses, or enroll in Ball State classes. All faculty hold at least a master's degree. A two-week May Term adds apprenticeships or travel.
Indiana students pay no tuition or textbook costs. For 2026-27, room and board for residential students is $2,700 a year with three meals a day, and income-based tiers reduce that fee as low as $0. Students choose from more than 50 clubs, and play IHSAA sports through our partnership with Burris Laboratory School. Health and mental health services are on site.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Public
- High School (9-12)
Learning needs supported
- Gifted and talented
Specialties
- STEM
- Gifted education
- Dual credit
- Advanced Placement
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Mental health services
- School counseling
Programs
Programs at The Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities
Other programs and supports
- Mental health services
- School counseling
School facts
Practical details for families
Accreditation and licensing
- Indiana Department of Education
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Tuition-free for Indiana students; room and board $2,700/yr (2026-27)
- Tuition-free public school
- Income-based room and board aid
- Scholarships
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Location and directions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities
Is the Indiana Academy free?
Tuition and textbooks are free for Indiana students. Residential room and board is $2,700 a year for 2026-27, with need-based tiers that can reduce that fee to $0.
Who can apply?
High-ability Indiana students may apply as sophomores, juniors, or seniors. Students can live on campus or commute.
Is it a charter school?
No. It is a public high school created by the Indiana General Assembly in 1988 and accredited by the Indiana Department of Education.
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