by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a IUP degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how IUP measures up.
IUP is ranked #1,536 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C (above average for value). Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #27 of 168 for value.
Among the majors IUP offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Intermedia/Multimedia | #7 of 34 |
| Occupational Safety & Health Technology/Technician | #11 of 17 |
| Industrial Technology | #11 of 17 |
| Quality Control Technology | #14 of 20 |
| Biological & Physical Sciences | #16 of 35 |
| Biological & Physical Science | #16 of 35 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #16 of 35 |
| Food & Nutrition | #17 of 28 |
| Fashion Design | #17 of 64 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | #23 of 51 |
Read the full IUP value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is ranked #81 out of #181 in Pennsylvania for quality and #27 out of #168 for Pennsylvania value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the IUP financial aid page to be sure.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is ranked #1,536 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at IUP costs about $17,909. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $71,635 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $26,848 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $16,804 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $17,909 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $71,635 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the IUP net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a IUP degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $107,392 | — | — |
| All Students | $71,635 | #1,536 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $67,216 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $107,392 | — | — |
| All Students | $71,635 | #27 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $67,216 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at IUP shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12,696 |
| $30K–$48K | $13,245 |
| $48K–$75K | $16,425 |
| $75K–$110K | $20,800 |
| Over $110K | $21,502 |
About 89% of IUP undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,533 per year. Get more details on the IUP financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the IUP net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.