Last updated: May 28, 2026

Best Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programs in Indiana, Ranked (2026)

Top APA-accredited clinical psychology doctoral programs (PhD and PsyD) in Indiana for 2026, with cohort sizes, the 3,100 total supervised hours (1,500 internship + 1,600 post-doctoral) plus HSPP endorsement structure, EPPP plus the Indiana Jurisprudence Examination, and Indiana's PSYPACT membership since July 2023.

Taylor Rupe

Founder & Editor

B.A. in Psychology, University of Washington, Seattle

Key Takeaways

  • Indiana has roughly 12 APA-accredited doctoral psychology programs across 7 institutions. R1 anchors include Indiana University Bloomington Clinical Science PhD (continuously APA-accredited since 1948, the longest in Indiana, also PCSAS-accredited and Academy of Psychological Clinical Science member), Purdue University Clinical Psychological Sciences PhD (APA + PCSAS dual-accredited), and University of Notre Dame Clinical Science PhD (APA-accredited since April 15, 2011). IU Bloomington also runs APA-accredited Counseling Psychology PhD and School Psychology PhD. Purdue runs an APA-accredited Counseling Psychology PhD (since 2002). Ball State University runs APA-accredited Counseling and School Psychology PhDs. IU Indianapolis (formerly IUPUI) runs Clinical Psychology PhD. Indiana State University Terre Haute runs Indiana's oldest APA-accredited Clinical Psychology PsyD (continuously since 1985) plus School Psychology PsyD (NASP-approved, hybrid delivery). University of Indianapolis runs Clinical Psychology PsyD (NCSPP member).
  • Indiana licenses psychologists through the Indiana State Psychology Board under the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA). Required supervised experience is at least 1,500 hours pre-doctoral internship plus 1,600 hours post-doctoral supervised experience (completed in no less than 12 months); at least 50% must be direct clinical services with clients.
  • Most Indiana psychologists pursue the Health Service Provider in Psychology (HSPP) endorsement, which is required to diagnose and treat independently. HSPP requires the same 1,600 post-doctoral hours, with at least 900 of those being direct client hours.
  • Exam sequence is the EPPP (passing scaled score 500) plus the Indiana Jurisprudence Examination: 50 true-false/multiple-choice questions, 75% passing score. Required of ALL applicants with no exemptions.
  • Fees: Application $100; biennial renewal August 31 of each even-numbered year. Continuing education is 40 CE hours per biennium (9/1/2024 to 8/31/2026 cycle) including 6 hours in ethics with at least 3 in Category I ethics.
  • Indiana is a PSYPACT state. Indiana enacted PSYPACT through Senate Enrolled Act 365-2022 (signed/enacted March 10, 2022), implemented and live July 5, 2023. IN LPs holding the E.Passport plus APIT can practice telepsychology across all 40+ PSYPACT member states.
  • Indiana psychologist wages run roughly at the lower end of the national range. BLS Indiana OEWS places Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033) in the $76,880 to $111,440 range, with prior 2022 data showing 1,910 employed at a state median of $83,500. School Psychologists earn a state median around $69,220 (well below national $84,940). Indiana cost of living runs well below national average.
  • The Indiana State Loan Repayment Program (IN-SLRP) covers psychologists serving in mental-health HPSAs. Up to $40,000 for 2 years of full-time service; reapplication allowed once for an additional 2-year term.
Accredited Programs
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Ranked in this guide
Indiana, Ranked Median
State range $76,880 to $111,440 (2022 median $83,500)
vs national $96,100 (Below national; cost-of-living adjusted favorable)
Independent License
Licensed Psychologist
Licensed Psychologist (without HSPP endorsement)
Supervised Hours
3,100
over 1,500 internship + 1,600 post-doctoral (in 12+ months) min.

APA-Accredited Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programs in Indiana

All 10 programs ranked in this guide, with tuition, format, and accreditation at a glance.

# School In-State Tuition Format
1 Indiana University Bloomington (Clinical Science PhD) Fully funded: fellowship/assistantship packages include tuition waiver for up to 18 credits per academic year + stipend + health insurance On-campus
2 Purdue University West Lafayette (Clinical Psychological Sciences PhD) ~$9,992 per year (in-state base); fully waived for admitted PhD students with tuition waiver + stipend package On-campus
3 University of Notre Dame Fully funded (private R1 university) On-campus
4 Indiana University Indianapolis (formerly IUPUI) Tuition scholarship ~$9,324 per year (in-state); covered by minimum 5-year financial support package On-campus
5 Indiana University Bloomington (Counseling Psychology PhD) Funded via assistantships; fellowship awards include tuition/fee waivers for up to 18 credits per academic year On-campus
6 Purdue University West Lafayette (Counseling Psychology PhD) ~$9,992 per year (in-state base) with assistantship support On-campus
7 Ball State University Ball State graduate rates with assistantship support typical On-campus
8 Indiana State University (Clinical PsyD) ISU public university graduate rates On-campus
9 Indiana State University (School PsyD) ISU public university graduate rates <strong>Hybrid delivery</strong>
10 University of Indianapolis (UIndy) ~$37,962 per year (private) On-campus
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Indiana University Bloomington (Clinical Science PhD)

Bloomington, IN On-campus APA-accredited Clinical Science PhD

In-State

Fully funded: fellowship/assistantship packages include tuition waiver for up to 18 credits per academic year + stipend + health insurance

Out-of-State

Same with full funding

Length

5 years on campus + 1-year APA-accredited clinical internship

Field Hours

1,500+ on the APA-accredited internship plus practicum

Concentrations

Clinical Science PhD (research-focused training as clinical psychological scientists)
  • APA-accredited continuously since 1948, the longest continuous APA accreditation in Indiana
  • PCSAS-accredited AND Academy of Psychological Clinical Science member
  • Cohort of approximately 3 to 5 admitted per year
  • GRE NOT required for applicants to Psychological and Brain Sciences
  • Full funding: assistantship packages with 18-credit tuition waiver + stipend + health insurance
GRE: Not required | Min GPA: 3.5
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Purdue University West Lafayette (Clinical Psychological Sciences PhD)

West Lafayette, IN On-campus APA-accredited Clinical Psychological Sciences PhD

In-State

~$9,992 per year (in-state base); fully waived for admitted PhD students with tuition waiver + stipend package

Out-of-State

~$28,794 per year (out-of-state base); fully waived for admitted PhD students

Length

5 to 6 years + 1-year APA-accredited internship

Field Hours

1,500+ on the APA-accredited internship plus practicum

Concentrations

Clinical Psychological Sciences PhD (dual APA + PCSAS-accredited)
  • APA + PCSAS dual-accredited Clinical Psychological Sciences PhD
  • Application fee $60 domestic / $75 international
  • Application deadline December 1 for fall admission
  • Fully waived tuition + stipend package for admitted PhD students
  • Purdue is the only Indiana institution running multiple APA-accredited doctoral psychology programs (Clinical Psychological Sciences PhD AND Counseling Psychology PhD)
GRE: Not required | Min GPA: 3.5
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University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN On-campus APA-accredited Clinical Science PhD

In-State

Fully funded (private R1 university)

Out-of-State

Same with full funding

Length

~5 years on campus + 1-year APA-accredited clinical internship

Field Hours

1,500+ on the APA-accredited internship plus practicum

Concentrations

Clinical Science PhD (research/academic-oriented
  • APA-accredited Clinical Science PhD effective April 15, 2011
  • Private R1 university with full funding
  • Clinical scientist training model with strong methodology/statistics focus
  • Located east side of Notre Dame Stadium at 390 Corbett Family Hall
  • Distinctive aligned with clinical science model nationally
GRE: Not required | Min GPA: 3.7
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Indiana University Indianapolis (formerly IUPUI)

Indianapolis, IN On-campus APA-accredited Clinical Psychology PhD

In-State

Tuition scholarship ~$9,324 per year (in-state); covered by minimum 5-year financial support package

Out-of-State

Tuition scholarship ~$26,232 per year (out-of-state); covered by minimum 5-year financial support package

Length

6 years (5 on campus + 1-year internship); minimum 800 practicum hours, master's thesis, prelims, dissertation

Field Hours

800+ practicum hours + 1,500+ APA-accredited internship

Concentrations

Clinical Psychology PhD
  • APA-accredited Clinical Psychology PhD at the Indianapolis campus
  • Minimum 5-year support package: ~$21,000+ annual stipend (10-month) for 20 hr/week + tuition scholarship + health insurance
  • Strong IU School of Medicine partnerships and Roudebush VAMC training relationships
  • 6-year structure (5 on campus + 1-year internship)
  • Indianapolis location with placements across IU Health, Eskenazi, Riley Hospital, and Roudebush VAMC
GRE: Not required | Min GPA: 3.5
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Indiana University Bloomington (Counseling Psychology PhD)

Bloomington, IN On-campus APA-accredited Counseling Psychology PhD

In-State

Funded via assistantships; fellowship awards include tuition/fee waivers for up to 18 credits per academic year

Out-of-State

Same with funding

Length

5 to 6 years + 1-year APA-accredited internship

Field Hours

1,500+ on the APA-accredited internship plus practicum

Concentrations

Counseling Psychology PhD (scientist-practitioner model)
  • APA-accredited Counseling Psychology PhD housed in IU School of Education
  • Most admitted students receive assistantship support
  • Fellowship awards include tuition and fee waivers for up to 18 credits per academic year
  • Scientist-practitioner training model
  • Bloomington location alongside IU Clinical Science PhD
GRE: Not required | Min GPA: 3.3
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Purdue University West Lafayette (Counseling Psychology PhD)

West Lafayette, IN On-campus APA-accredited Counseling Psychology PhD

In-State

~$9,992 per year (in-state base) with assistantship support

Out-of-State

~$28,794 per year (out-of-state base)

Length

5 to 6 years + 1-year APA-accredited internship

Field Hours

1,500+ on the APA-accredited internship plus practicum

Concentrations

Counseling Psychology PhD (scientist-practitioner model)
  • APA-accredited Counseling Psychology PhD since 2002
  • Accepts both bachelor's and master's degree applicants
  • Up to 30 credit hours can be transferred upon review for master's-entry students
  • Scientist-practitioner training model
  • Housed in Purdue College of Education (separate from Department of Psychological Sciences Clinical PhD)
GRE: Not required | Min GPA: 3.3
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Ball State University

Muncie, IN On-campus APA-accredited Counseling Psychology PhD

In-State

Ball State graduate rates with assistantship support typical

Out-of-State

Out-of-state Ball State graduate rates

Length

5 to 6 years

Field Hours

1,500+ on the APA-accredited internship plus practicum

Concentrations

Counseling Psychology PhD (Department of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, and Counseling)School Psychology PhD (Department of Educational Psychology, Teachers College)
  • Two APA-accredited doctoral psychology programs: Counseling Psychology PhD and School Psychology PhD
  • Counseling PhD housed in Department of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, and Counseling
  • School PhD housed in Teachers College Department of Educational Psychology
  • Note: Ball State does NOT operate a Clinical Psychology PsyD (only the Counseling and School PhDs are APA-accredited at the doctoral level)
  • Muncie location with placements across Indianapolis metro and East Central Indiana
GRE: Not required | Min GPA: 3.3
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Indiana State University (Clinical PsyD)

Terre Haute, IN On-campus APA-accredited Clinical Psychology PsyD

In-State

ISU public university graduate rates

Out-of-State

Out-of-state ISU graduate rates

Length

5 years (4 academic + 1-year internship); 100 credit hours

Field Hours

1,500+ on the APA-accredited internship plus practicum at the on-campus Psychology Clinic

Concentrations

Clinical Psychology PsyD (practitioner-scientist model)
  • Indiana's OLDEST APA-accredited PsyD program (continuously since 1985)
  • 98% APA-accredited internship match rate over past 5 years
  • 100-credit, 5-year structure (4 academic + 1-year internship)
  • On-campus Psychology Clinic for training
  • ISU pioneered doctoral training in School Psychology starting 1965
GRE: Not required | Min GPA: 3.3
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Indiana State University (School PsyD)

Terre Haute, IN <strong>Hybrid delivery</strong> APA-accredited School Psychology PsyD

In-State

ISU public university graduate rates

Out-of-State

Out-of-state ISU graduate rates

Length

5-year full-time commitment

Field Hours

1,500+ on the APA-accredited internship plus practicum

Concentrations

School Psychology PsyD (hybrid delivery)
  • APA-accredited School Psychology PsyD AND NASP-approved
  • Hybrid delivery format (one day per week on campus initially, decreasing)
  • 5-year full-time commitment
  • ISU pioneered doctoral training in School Psychology starting 1965
  • Bayh College of Education
GRE: Not required | Min GPA: 3.3
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University of Indianapolis (UIndy)

Indianapolis, IN On-campus APA-accredited Clinical Psychology PsyD

In-State

~$37,962 per year (private)

Out-of-State

~$37,962 per year

Length

3- and 4-year options for doctoral coursework + internship

Field Hours

1,500+ on the APA-accredited internship plus practicum

Concentrations

Child and Adolescent PsychologyHealth Psychology and Behavioral MedicineAdult Psychopathology and Psychotherapy
  • APA-accredited Clinical PsyD with NCSPP membership
  • Three specialization concentrations: Child/Adolescent, Health/Behavioral Medicine, Adult Psychopathology
  • ~96% licensure rate
  • 4 to 5 assistantships per incoming class (~25% of tuition) + Excellence in Academic Performance Fellowship (full tuition) + Community Service and Engagement Service Fellowship (full tuition)
  • Application deadline December 1; Indianapolis location with strong IU Health and Eskenazi placement access
GRE: Not required | Min GPA: 3.3
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How to Become a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Indiana

The licensing board, exam pathway, and supervised hours you'll need to practice independently.

Licensing Board

Indiana State Psychology Board, Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA)

(317) 234-2054

Doctoral Student/Intern

Supervised pre-doctoral internship (1,500+ hours)

Supervised practice during the doctoral program under faculty and site supervision; not a separate Board credential

Hours

N/A

Duration

Associate

Exam: Not applicable

Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist (without HSPP endorsement)

Limited scope of practice; cannot diagnose and treat independently. Research, teaching, assessment outside the HSPP scope.

Hours

3,100

Duration

1,500 internship + 1,600 post-doctoral (in 12+ months)

Exam: EPPP (passing scaled score 500) + Indiana Jurisprudence Examination (50 questions, 75% passing)

Licensed Psychologist HSPP

Licensed Psychologist with HSPP Endorsement (required for clinical practice)

Independent practice as Health Service Provider in Psychology: diagnosis and treatment, psychological testing, supervision of trainees, expert testimony, telepsychology under PSYPACT for IN LPs holding APIT

Hours

3,100

Duration

1,500 internship + 1,600 post-doctoral with at least 900 direct client hours within the post-doc

Exam: EPPP + Indiana Jurisprudence Examination (same as LP)

Clinical Psychologist Salary in Indiana

BLS state median wages by counseling specialty, with national comparison and top-paying metros.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033)

State range $76,880 to $111,440 (2022 median $83,500) Below national; cost-of-living adjusted favorable
State
U.S.

National median: $96,100

Top metro: ~$90,000+ (Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood)

School Psychologists (SOC 19-3034)

~$69,220 (2022 data; verify current BLS) -18.5%
State
U.S.

National median: $84,940

Top metro: Senior steps vary by district (Indianapolis Public Schools and suburban districts)

Psychologists, All Other (SOC 19-3039)

Often suppressed at state level Verify with BLS
State
U.S.

National median: National mean ~$120,000

Top metro: I-O and consulting roles in Indianapolis vary (Indianapolis)

Indiana Clinical Psychology Job Market and Top Employers

Major employers, mental health shortage context, and loan repayment programs that erase debt for service.

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