Indiana University-Purdue University--Indianapolis
#201 in National Universities (tie)
Overview
Indiana University-Purdue University—Indianapolis is a public institution that was founded in 1969. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,727 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 539 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Indiana University-Purdue University—Indianapolis' ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #201. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,449; out-of-state tuition and fees are $33,717.
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, better known as IUPUI, offers more than 250 degrees, including several highly ranked master's programs. In the medical and health fields, IUPUI's well-regarded graduate programs include primary care, nursing and social work. The law school offers a prestigious legal writing program, and there are also notable master's programs in the IUPUI School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Undergraduates at IUPUI can choose from many areas of study, with unique majors such as motorsports engineering.
Besides academics, IUPUI students can get involved in many student organizations, as well as Greek life and intramural sports. Student athletes can try out for the IUPUI Jaguars varsity teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Horizon League. IUPUI also hosts many events for students to attend, including the annual International Festival, which presents foods and crafts from around the world. Notable Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis alumni include Norman Bridwell, author and illustrator of the "Clifford the Big Red Dog" children’s books, and Dan Quayle, vice president under George H.W. Bush.
Indiana University-Purdue University—Indianapolis is a public institution that was founded in 1969. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,727 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 539 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Indiana University-Purdue University—Indianapolis' ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #201. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,449; out-of-state tuition and fees are $33,717.
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, better known as IUPUI, offers more than 250 degrees, including several highly ranked master's programs. In the medical and health fields, IUPUI's well-regarded graduate programs include primary care, nursing and social work. The law school offers a prestigious legal writing program, and there are also notable master's programs in the IUPUI School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Undergraduates at IUPUI can choose from many areas of study, with unique majors such as motorsports engineering.
Besides academics, IUPUI students can get involved in many student organizations, as well as Greek life and intramural sports. Student athletes can try out for the IUPUI Jaguars varsity teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Horizon League. IUPUI also hosts many events for students to attend, including the annual International Festival, which presents foods and crafts from around the world. Notable Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis alumni include Norman Bridwell, author and illustrator of the "Clifford the Big Red Dog" children’s books, and Dan Quayle, vice president under George H.W. Bush.
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At-a-Glance
Setting
Urban
In-state tuition and fees
$10,449
Undergraduate Enrollment
17,727
Acceptance Rate
83%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$33,717
In-State Tuition & Fees
$10,449
Room & Board
$11,195(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$13,952
$10,947
$10,947
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$33,717
In-State Tuition & Fees
$10,449
Room & Board
$11,195(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$13,952
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
39%
13:1
55%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Health Professions and Related Programs
24%
$35,912
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
15%
$48,635
Engineering
6%
$63,385
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
6%
$53,700
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
5%
$33,035
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Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
96
Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals
64%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
20%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
10,398
Citations Per Publication
12:1
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Students
17,727
Graduate Enrollment
8,252
Total Enrollment
25,979
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
14,924
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
36%
Minority Enrollment
36%
Minority Enrollment
61%
White
13%
Hispanic
10%
Black
7%
Asian
6%
Two or more races
3%
International
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
77+
Sports Teams
9
Fraternities
15
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
39%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
55%
Average Debt at Graduation
$25,853
$45,394
$45,394
Graduation Rate
39%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
55%
Average Debt at Graduation
$25,853
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