Post-Secondary Education for Lifelong Learning
Post-secondary education is a cornerstone of Wabash County's success, providing residents with the skills and knowledge needed for thriving careers. By investing in higher education, we drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth within our community. Through strategic partnerships with colleges and vocational training institutions, we ensure a skilled workforce ready to tackle future challenges.
Local Universities
Anderson University
Anderson University
Come as you are. Discover who you’re meant to be.
Since 1917, Anderson University has been a place of self-discovery, spiritual growth, and academic formation for students of every background. A regionally accredited university with over 60 undergraduate majors offered, Anderson University has been consistently ranked among America’s top colleges for being a place where students discover who they’re created to be. Visit us or apply now and experience Real Life. Together!
Ball State University
Ball State University
Learn at Ball State: Our top-ranked academic programs make us one of the best in the Midwest. Our research helps shape the world around us. And our passionate and nurturing faculty steer this every step of the way.
Life at Ball State: It’s college. You have a whole new world to explore, where social, cultural, and other recreational opportunities abound. And our residence halls will place you in the heart of all this while offering an incredible value.
Huntington University
Huntington University
Huntington University is a comprehensive Christian university of the liberal arts offering graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations, including our most popular programs in film and animation, nursing, psychology and social work. Founded in 1897 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, Huntington University is located on a contemporary, lakeside campus in Huntington, Indiana, in northeast Indiana. The university is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).
Indiana University
Indiana University
IU is home to top-ranked business and music schools. We’re home to the world’s first school of philanthropy, the nation’s first school of informatics, and the country’s largest medical school. Our hundreds of academic programs are among the world’s best, and we’re always looking toward the horizon, thinking about what’s next.
Indiana Wesleyan
Indiana Wesleyan
Scholarship at IWU builds on distinguished academics through high-quality, collaborative work by students and faculty members. Professors offer spiritual and academic mentoring and discipleship, and students flourish from individual attention. IWU's spiritually rich learning environment, academic commitment, and caring instruction develop in students the knowledge, skills, and disposition to change the world for Jesus Christ.
Manchester University
Manchester University
Manchester University delivers innovative academic and rich, hands-on education to enhance student knowledge, personal growth and develop well-rounded leaders. Our programs, competitive curriculums and accepting environment are just some of the ways we continue to maintain a tradition of success. We strive to bring a wide spectrum of exciting programs across all areas of study to enable students to achieve their professional and personal goals. Manchester also provides rich immersive experiences to give students real-world opportunities to gain competitive leadership skills. Whether inside or outside the classroom, our skilled faculty and staff are passionate about teaching, mentoring and supporting student success.
Notre Dame University
Notre Dame University
Notre Dame has grown from the vision of Father Sorin, who sought to establish a great Catholic university in America, and has remained faithful to both its religious and intellectual traditions. Today, we seek to be an enlightening force for a world deeply in need. Our departments of theology and philosophy are regarded as among the finest in the world while faculty in all departments participate in our mission to ensure that Notre Dame’s Catholic character informs all of our endeavors. From legal scholars who study civil rights and religious liberty, to scientists and engineers who investigate environmental protection, to sociologists who examine religious and ethical practices, Notre Dame continues to be a place where the Church does its thinking.
Purdue University
Purdue University
History. Traditions. Achievements. The Boilermaker story is full of milestones that have had a significant impact on our state, nation and world. See for yourself how Purdue fulfills its mission.
Purdue University-Fort Wayne
Purdue University-Fort Wayne
For more than 50 years, Purdue Fort Wayne has drawn Mastodons from near and far. Our students value the prestigious Purdue name and degree, and they experience the affordability and vibrance of Indiana’s second-largest city, Fort Wayne. We offer a traditional campus experience with perfectly sized classes that allow for individualized attention to help our students thrive. Students also have the opportunity to work alongside faculty to tackle real-world challenges through groundbreaking research and to explore new facets of creative expression.
Taylor University
Taylor University
For more than 175 years, Taylor University has stayed true to its heritage, challenging each generation of students to integrate faith with learning and follow Christ’s calling. Though our University’s history is not blemish-free, tough times have kept us anchored in faith and committed to our university’s mission.
University of St. Francis
University of St. Francis
Rooted in the Catholic and Franciscan traditions of Faith and Reason, the University of Saint Francis engages a diverse community in learning, leadership, and service.
Vocational Trainings
Freedom Academy
Freedom Academy
The Heartland Career Center focuses on technical skills, knowledge and understanding designed to promote occupational preparation to be successful both in the everchanging technical society. Many programs are designed with high school students in mind, but many offer workforce certifications for adults through Freedom Academy. Specific programs include Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Computer Numerical Control Operator Certification and Welding Certification.
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College
The main campus for Ivy Tech Community College is in Fort Wayne, many classes and programs are held at the Ivy Tech Wabash campus. Not only providing numerous degrees and certifications, Ivy Tech Community College courses are taught through a dual credit program, and provide college credits to students enabling them to fulfill high school requirements as well as building their college career. Specific programs include Cybersecurity courses and a Microsoft EXCEL workshop, many of which are held at the Wabash County Community Learning Center, at 277 N. Thorne Street.