Indiana Association for College Admission Counseling

What Indiana Association for College Admission Counseling does

Indiana Association for College Admission Counseling (INACAC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional membership association founded in 1939 and headquartered in Noblesville, Indiana. It serves approximately 1,100+ members spanning Indiana high schools, colleges and universities, non-profit organizations, independent counselors, and college/university students, with a mission to establish and maintain high professional standards in college admissions guidance. INACAC operates as a chartered state affiliate of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), providing members access to national networks, ethical practice guidelines, and the e-learning center. The association is governed by an elected Executive Board (President, President-Elect, Past President, Secretary, Treasurer, Chief Advocacy Officer) and staffed by an Association Manager handling day-to-day operations.

INACAC's core product is a comprehensive professional development and networking platform delivered through annual conferences (40+ sessions, 300+ attendees), college fairs (Greater Indianapolis Northside and Indy Metro), the Summer Institute for new professionals, the Middle Management Institute, Counselor Updates, mentorship programs, webinars, and eight Special Interest Groups covering Transfer, Directors/VPs, First Timers, Rural/Small Town, Middle Management, Latinx, Black/African American, and AAPI communities. The organization also administers a scholarship program for Indiana high school seniors attending Indiana colleges. Revenue is generated through three primary streams: institutional membership dues (structured by institution type with General and Premium tiers), conference and event registration fees ($150-$300 per attendee), and optional scholarship donations. Premium memberships (Blue at $1,600/yr and Gold at $2,350/yr) provide enhanced placement, discounting, and visibility benefits to college/university members. The technology stack consists of the Slate membership management platform (migrated from Wild Apricot in 2025), with Google, Microsoft, and Apple OAuth integration for member authentication. INACAC additionally recognizes member contributions through six award categories, including the Leticia Campodonico Award, Dorothy Cheesman Award, and INACAC Service Award.

Name

Indiana Association for College Admission Counseling

Legal name

Indiana Association for College Admission Counseling

Website

https://inacac.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Indiana Association for College Admission Counseling (INACAC) is a 501(c)(3) professional membership association founded in 1939 that serves 1,100+ Indiana college admission counseling professionals across high schools, colleges, universities, and non-profits through conferences, college fairs, professional development, and advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAHACAA

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

SECONDARYEDADACAJ

Accreditation Standards, Benchmarking & Framework Organizations

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Accreditation Bodies (Institutional & Programmatic)

Keywords

• College admission counseling
• Professional membership association
• College fair organization
• Education professional development
• Post-secondary guidance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Noblesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: INACAC generates primary revenue through institutional membership dues. Membership is structured by institution type: General Membership (In State, Out of State, Indiana High School, Organization Not-For-Profit) and Premium Membership tiers (Blue and Gold). Premium Members pay annual fees providing strategic placement at events, discounts on professional development, and conference visibility benefits.
2. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue generated from annual conference registration fees. 2026 Conference: Full Conference General Member $245, Premium Member $215, Non-Member $300. Single day attendance ranges from $150-$200. Includes meals, social events, and professional development sessions.
3. Scholarship Donations: Optional donations accepted for the INACAC Scholarship Fund to support Indiana high school seniors attending Indiana colleges/universities. Donations are optional but appreciated, with gifts applied directly to student scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

INACAC is a 501(c)(3) professional membership association that supports college admission counseling professionals across Indiana through institutional memberships, annual conferences, sanctioned college fairs, and structured professional development programs. It serves as the chartered state affiliate of NACAC, offering networking, training, scholarships, and community groups to high school counselors, college admission officers, independent counselors, non-profits, and students. Revenue is generated through annual institutional membership dues (with premium Blue and Gold tiers), conference and event registration, and optional scholarship donations.

Product overview

INACAC operates as a professional membership association offering a comprehensive suite of programs and services for college admission counseling professionals. The organization functions as a unified membership platform rather than a modular software product. Core offerings include annual conferences, college fairs (Greater Indianapolis Northside and Indy Metro), professional development programs (Counselor Updates, Summer Institute, Middle Management Institute), mentorship, webinars, scholarship programs, Special Interest Groups, and an awards program. Premium membership tiers (Blue and Gold) provide enhanced benefits for college/university members including event placement, discounts, and sponsorship opportunities. The organization recently migrated its membership database from Wild Apricot to Slate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• INACAC Annual Conference Annual multi-day professional development conference offering 40+ educational sessions, keynote speakers, networking events, meals, and social opportunities for INACAC members and non-member college admission and high school counseling professionals.
• Greater Indianapolis Northside College Fair Annual sanctioned college fair where Indiana and out-of-state college institutions register booths and high school students attend free of charge to meet admission representatives.
• Indy Metro College Fair College fair event for Marion County students hosted by INACAC College Fair Committee, offering opportunities to meet college admission representatives from multiple institutions.
• Counselor Updates

Quantifiable outcome

• 700 students attended 2026 Greater Indianapolis Northside College Fair with 100+ institutions registered
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINACAC is a chartered affiliate of NACAC, the national parent organization for college admission counseling. This affiliation provides INACAC members with access to national conferences, professional development resources, the Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission, e-learning center, and networking with professionals across the U.S. INACAC participates in NACAC's Affiliates Presidents Council (APC) and sends delegation to LEAD (Leadership Engagement and Development) training.
• Illinois ACAC (Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerINACAC partners with Illinois ACAC for the Middle Management Institute (MMI). The curriculum is based on NACAC's Admissions Middle Management Institute (AMMI) and is designed for professionals who aspire to or have been recently promoted to middle management. MMI 2026 is hosted at Purdue Northwest.
• Ball State UniversityflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Premium Member providing financial support to INACAC. Benefits include pre-reg/strategic placement at events, 10% discount on professional development, decorate session rooms, exclusive meet and greet with keynote. Representatives serve on Executive Board including Chief Advocacy Officer Sara Barker.
• Butler UniversityflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Premium Member providing financial support. Representatives serve on Executive Board including Past President Andy White. Butler University hosts various professional development events.
• Indiana UniversityflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Premium Member (IU Bloomington and IU Indianapolis). Multiple representatives serve on committees including President Elect Jackie Acosta (IU Indianapolis) and SIG Liaisons. Benefits include strategic event placement and professional development discounts.
• Purdue UniversityflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerBlue Premium Member with multiple representatives serving in leadership roles including Conference General Chair Megan Dorton, Treasurer Erin Connell, and multiple committee chairs/co-chairs. Purdue University hosts Summer Institute 2026.
• University of Notre DameflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Premium Member providing financial support. Represents major research university perspective in membership community.
• University of IndianapolisflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerBlue Premium Member. Hosts Summer Institute 2026 (July 27-28). Representatives serve on various committees including SIG Liaisons and First Timers/New Counselors co-chairs.
• EAB (Education Advisory Board)minorOthers2026 Conference Exhibitor. EAB is comprised of researchers, problem-solvers, and innovators committed to understanding and addressing challenges facing education leaders. Provides data, evidence-based research, tools, and guidance to education institutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA): IECA is a larger, established professional association for independent educational consultants that competes with INACAC for the same independent counselor member pool and offers conferences, training, and credentials at national scale.
• American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO): AACRAO is a larger, established higher-education association serving registrars and admissions officers nationally. It overlaps with INACAC's institutional membership base on the post-secondary side and offers conferences and professional development across a broader portfolio.
• Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA): HECA is a national professional association for independent educational consultants, overlapping INACAC's 'Independent Counselors and Consultants' segment. It offers similar member services (directory, conferences, ethics) and competes for the same private-practice segment of college advisors.

Others

• National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA): NASFAA serves financial aid administrators at higher-education institutions, an adjacent role in the college-access workflow that complements INACAC's counseling focus. While not a direct competitor, it competes for institutional training dollars and policy attention.
• National Association for College Admission Counseling Foundation: The NACAC-affiliated foundation runs research, scholarships, and access programs that complement INACAC's scholarship and Inclusion, Access & Success work. As the grantmaking arm of INACAC's parent affiliate, it shapes the funding environment in which INACAC operates.

Direct peers

• National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC): NACAC is the national parent professional association for college admission counselors and INACAC's chartered affiliate. It offers conferences, ethical standards, advocacy, and member services that closely mirror INACAC's portfolio, serving the same professional population at a national scale.
• Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling (PAACAC): PAACAC is a NACAC affiliate serving Pennsylvania counselors with annual conferences, college fairs, and SIG-style communities. Its larger member base makes it a relevant comparable on growth and premium-tier scaling.
• Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling (Ohio ACAC): Ohio ACAC is a fellow NACAC state affiliate serving Ohio-based high school counselors and college admission officers with conferences, college fairs, and professional development — structurally identical to INACAC, making it a direct comparable.
• Michigan Association for College Admission Counseling (Michigan ACAC): Michigan ACAC is a regional NACAC chartered affiliate operating the same membership-driven, conference-and-fair model for Michigan counselors. Its scale and program mix closely resemble INACAC's, providing a useful benchmark for trajectory.
• Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (Illinois ACAC): Illinois ACAC is a sister state affiliate of NACAC and a direct co-development partner with INACAC on the Middle Management Institute. It runs the same institutional-membership, conference, and college-fair model for Illinois counselors, making it INACAC's closest operational peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/inacacindy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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