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Indiana University-Purdue University--Indianapolis

#201 in National Universities (tie)

4 year • Indianapolis, IN

4 year • Indianapolis, IN
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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%

420 University Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN, 46202

2024 Rankings

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Admissions

May 15

Application Deadline

83%

Acceptance Rate

SAT Range*

1050-1250

ACT Range*

21-27

High School GPA*

3.5

* These are the average scores of applications admitted to this school. Ranges represent admitted applicants who fell within the 25th and 75th percentile.

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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

Annual Cost*

$10,947

Annual 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

*Average in-state cost after aid

Academics

39%

4-Year Graduation Rate

13:1

Student/Faculty Ratio

55%

Classes With Fewer Than 20 Students

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

Health Professions and Related Programs
24% Percent of Graduates
$35,912 Alumni Starting Salary
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
15% Percent of Graduates
$48,635 Alumni Starting Salary
Engineering
6% Percent of Graduates
$63,385 Alumni Starting Salary
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
6% Percent of Graduates
$53,700 Alumni Starting Salary
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
5% Percent of Graduates
$33,035 Alumni Starting Salary

* In cases where salary data at the specific major level is unavailable, a general salary for the major category is displayed.

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

Undergraduate Enrollment

Graduate Enrollment

8,252

Total Enrollment

25,979

Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students

14,924

Student Diversity

Gender Distribution

Male41%
Female59%

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:

  • coed dorms
  • apartments for married students
  • apartment for single students
  • special housing for disabled students
  • special housing for international students
  • theme housing
  • wellness housing
  • 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

    Median Starting Salary of Alumni

    $45,394

    Median Starting Salary of Alumni

    Graduation Rate

    39%

    Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)

    55%

    Average Debt at Graduation

    $25,853

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