Indiana University-Indianapolis — College Profile

About

Located in the heart of downtown, Indiana University Indianapolis is a premier urban research institution renowned for its deep integration with the city's professional landscape and its emphasis on hands-on, experiential learning. The university boasts highly respected academic pathways, including prestigious programs within the Kelley School of Business, the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, and its top-tier nursing and health sciences divisions. Students enjoy a vibrant, career-focused campus culture where downtown Indianapolis serves as an extended classroom, offering seamless access to Fortune 500 internships, Division I athletics, and a diverse array of student organizations. What truly sets the campus apart is its unique co-location with five major hospitals, providing undergraduate students with unmatched clinical placement and research opportunities right on campus.

Wikipedia:Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) was a joint campus of Indiana University and Purdue University in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, from 1969 to 2024, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees from both universities. In 2024, IUPUI was split into two separate campuses, namely Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University in Indianapolis.

Location

Indianapolis, IN, 46202-5143 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

IND · Indianapolis

8 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$23,316

Out-of-state COA

$47,445

Avg net price

$11,668

Room & board

$13,308

In-state tuition

$10,762

Out-of-state tuition

$34,891

Books & supplies

$1,250/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$5,701

$30–48k

$5,995

$48–75k

$11,038

$75–110k

$18,056

$110k+

$20,680

Admissions

Admit rate

76%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1139

Reading 520–630

Math 510–610

ACT midpoint

Composite 21–29

English 21–30

Math 20–29

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Indiana University-Indianapolis accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

54%

4-yr on-time completion

39%

1st-yr retention

72%

Transfer-out rate

21%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

58%

Transferred

22%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

19%

Median earnings (6yr)

$47,173

Median earnings (10yr)

$55,198

Median debt

$20,000

Monthly loan payment

$212

Debt range (25th–75th)

$5,500–$26,854

Debt (90th percentile)

$37,500

Student Body

Men 33%Women 67%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

37%

First-generation

35%

Median family income

$45,002

Independent students

21%

Veterans

Avg age at entry

22.0

Part-time students

12%

Race & ethnicity

White

56%

Hispanic

16%

Black

13%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$47,173

10 years after entry

$55,198

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing626

Business Administration, Management and Operations306

Business/Commerce, General267

Psychology, General245

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities196

Computer and Information Sciences, General151

Biology, General144

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods134

Social Work133

Mechanical Engineering125

Health and Medical Administrative Services115

Fine and Studio Arts108

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication105

Computer Science101

Public Health99

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness91

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Institutional

Endowment

$2.5B

Classification

R2: High Research

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

53%

Avg faculty salary

$9,620/mo

Instructional spend/student

$23,466