by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Indiana University-Indianapolis. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
Indiana University-Indianapolis was awarded 219 badges in the 2026 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, IU Indianapolis is ranked #469 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality. This puts it in the top 20% of all schools in the nation.
Within the state, IU Indianapolis holds the #12 spot on the Best Colleges in Indiana ranking.
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The acceptance rate at Indiana University-Indianapolis is 76%. That’s higher than the rate at many schools, but still low enough to be considered somewhat selective. If you want to get in, you’ll need good grades and to be able to show that IU Indianapolis is a good fit for you.
About 33% of students accepted to IU Indianapolis submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 520 and 630. Math scores were between 510 and 610.
IU Indianapolis received ACT scores from 4% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 21 and 29.
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The student to faculty ratio at Indiana University-Indianapolis is about average at 13 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Indiana University-Indianapolis is 51%. This is comparable to the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Indiana University-Indianapolis is 72%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At IU Indianapolis the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 54%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
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In the current academic year, there are 16,582 undergraduates at IU Indianapolis.
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The overall average net price of IU Indianapolis is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for IU Indianapolis
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,748 | $6,752 | $11,445 | $18,012 | $19,866 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of IU Indianapolis, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At IU Indianapolis, approximately 33% of students took out student loans averaging $6,300 a year. That adds up to $25,200 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 7.7%. Although this is lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, you’ll still want to keep this in mind when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Indiana University-Indianapolis.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University-Indianapolis make about $55,198 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is good news for future Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates since it is 12% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
See which majors at Indiana University-Indianapolis make the most money.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a public institution situated in Indianapolis, Indiana. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of Indiana University-Indianapolis.
Contact details for Indiana University-Indianapolis are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 420 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5143 |
| Phone: | 3172745555 |
| Website: | www.iupui.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/IUPUI |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/iupui |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 30 majors graduated from Indiana University-Indianapolis. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 7,723 | NA |
| Nursing | 732 | $62,895 |
| Business & Commerce | 639 | $62,689 |
| Social Work | 588 | $41,460 |
| Medicine | 349 | $56,613 |
| Law | 232 | $61,633 |
| Public Health | 217 | $47,036 |
| Computer Information Systems | 213 | $54,400 |
| Computer Science | 201 | $62,739 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 196 | $37,087 |
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
9,240 students took at least one online class at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
Learn more about online learning at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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