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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705-1098

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Known for business — excellent value

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is a public institution in Indiana with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1052, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 6.9K undergraduates with a 22:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,019 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,216.

Established
1875
Type
Public research university
Conference
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) of NCAA Division II
Division
Division II

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91%Acceptance
1052SAT Avg
6,893Students
22:1Student:Faculty
52%Grad Rate
$51,019Earnings 10yr
$17,216Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1052

Reading & WritingMid: 530
480600
MathMid: 510
460570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1724

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

91.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1052

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,380
Tuition (out-of-state)$16,297
Room & Board$12,802
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$26,405
Average Net Price$17,216
Median Debt at Graduation$26,798
Monthly Payment (10yr)$284

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,696
$30–48K$13,245
$48–75K$16,425
$75–110K$20,800
$110K+$21,502

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,216

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,995

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

45

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (170)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
6,893
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Black 10%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate52.4%
Freshman Retention71.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,278
8 Years$48,361
10 Years$51,019

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,000
Men
$50,200

Rankings

Washington Monthly
#193

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from PA state average

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
46 mi(80 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
215 mi(373 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
270 mi(468 min)

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