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Indiana University-Indianapolis

IU Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-5143

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Indiana University-Indianapolis is a public institution in Indianapolis with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1146, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 16.6K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

54% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,198 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,408.

Established

2024

Mascot

Jawz, Jinx, and Jazzy

Type

Public research university

Plan Your Visit

81%Acceptance

1146SAT Avg

16,582Students

14:1Student:Faculty

54%Grad Rate

$55,198Earnings 10yr

$11,408Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1146

Reading & WritingMid: 570

520620

MathMid: 565

520610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25

2128

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,449

Tuition (out-of-state)$33,717

Room & Board$13,010

Books & Supplies$690

Total Cost of Attendance$22,216

Average Net Price$11,408

Median Debt at Graduation$20,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$212

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$5,748

$30–48K$6,752

$48–75K$11,445

$75–110K$18,012

$110K+$19,866

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

65.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.7%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,337

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

125

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (283)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

72%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

16,582

Gender Split

60% / 40%

Women / Men

First Generation

35%

Pell Grant Recipients

36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 59%

Black 11%

Hispanic 14%

Asian 7%

Two+ 6%

Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate53.9%

Freshman Retention72.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,173

10 Years$55,198

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from IN state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Indianapolispop. 880K

1 mi(2 min)

Chicagopop. 2.7M

164 mi(284 min)

Columbuspop. 900K

169 mi(293 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

IND Indianapolis8 mi

CVG Cincinnati95 mi

CMH Columbus175 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA806 mi · ~23h 17m drive

New York, NY644 mi · ~18h 36m drive

Hartford, CT719 mi · ~20h 46m drive

Providence, RI784 mi · ~22h 39m drive

Albany, NY675 mi · ~19h 30m drive

Syracuse, NY566 mi · ~16h 21m drive

Rochester, NY501 mi · ~14h 28m drive

Buffalo, NY435 mi · ~12h 34m drive

Philadelphia, PA584 mi · ~16h 52m drive

Pittsburgh, PA330 mi · ~9h 32m drive

Harrisburg, PA492 mi · ~14h 13m drive

Newark, NJ636 mi · ~18h 22m drive

Washington, DC492 mi · ~14h 13m drive

Baltimore, MD510 mi · ~14h 44m drive

Atlanta, GA428 mi · ~12h 22m drive

Charlotte, NC429 mi · ~12h 24m drive

Raleigh, NC495 mi · ~14h 18m drive

Miami, FL1028 mi · ~29h 42m drive

Orlando, FL823 mi · ~23h 47m drive

Tampa, FL844 mi · ~24h 23m drive

Nashville, TN252 mi · ~7h 17m drive

New Orleans, LA714 mi · ~20h 38m drive

Richmond, VA496 mi · ~14h 20m drive

Chicago, IL164 mi · ~4h 44m drive

Detroit, MI240 mi · ~6h 56m drive

Minneapolis, MN510 mi · ~14h 44m drive

St. Louis, MO230 mi · ~6h 39m drive

Kansas City, MO451 mi · ~13h 2m drive

Indianapolis, IN1 mi · ~2 min drive

Columbus, OH169 mi · ~4h 53m drive

Cleveland, OH263 mi · ~7h 36m drive

Milwaukee, WI243 mi · ~7h 1m drive

Dallas, TX763 mi · ~22h 3m drive

Houston, TX866 mi · ~25h 1m drive

Austin, TX926 mi · ~26h 45m drive

San Antonio, TX999 mi · ~28h 52m drive

Los Angeles, CA1805 mi · ~52h 9m drive

San Francisco, CA1944 mi · ~56h 10m drive

San Diego, CA1784 mi · ~51h 32m drive

Seattle, WA1867 mi · ~53h 56m drive

Portland, OR1880 mi · ~54h 19m drive

Denver, CO998 mi · ~28h 50m drive

Phoenix, AZ1495 mi · ~43h 11m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1353 mi · ~39h 5m drive

Honolulu, HI4337 mi · ~125h 17m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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