Campus & Student Life at University of Indianapolis

Home to about 4,271 undergraduates in 2020, UIndy is a private university located in Indianapolis, Indiana. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UIndy offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UIndy can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UIndy Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Indianapolis is Affiliated With the United Methodist Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the United Methodist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best United Methodist Colleges and Universities.

UIndy Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UIndy Disability Services.

UIndy for the Military

While not a "service academy", UIndy does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UIndy Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UIndy for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Indianapolis

UIndy offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Indianapolis

There were 4,271 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,863 (90.4%). Part-time attendance was 408 (9.6%).

University of Indianapolis is Ranked #1,296 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UIndy is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UIndy #1296 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UIndy by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UIndy Diversity Guide.

University of Indianapolis Competes in the NCAA

UIndy has a total of 620 student athletes, 389 men and 231 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Indianapolis Athletics