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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705-1098

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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
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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1052

Reading & WritingMid: 530
480600
MathMid: 510
460570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1724

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

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

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

35.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-0.7%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

9

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

6

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

14

Drug Arrests

10

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (170)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

71%

Mixed

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
10 Years$51,019

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

Rankings

Washington Monthly
#193
vs 2024

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History & Fun Facts

  • History 19th century Sutton Hall IUP was initiated as Indiana Normal School and first chartered by Indiana County investors in 1871.
  • It was created under the Normal School Act of 1875.
  • Normal schools established under the act were to be private corporations, independent of the state treasury.
  • The school opened its doors in 1875 following the mold of the French École Normale.
  • 20th century Control and ownership of the institution passed to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1920.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PIT Pittsburgh57 mi
MDT Harrisburg129 mi
BUF Buffalo Niagara162 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA436 mi · ~12h 36m drive
New York, NY270 mi · ~7h 48m drive
Hartford, CT346 mi · ~10h drive
Providence, RI411 mi · ~11h 52m drive
Albany, NY312 mi · ~9h 1m drive
Syracuse, NY229 mi · ~6h 37m drive
Rochester, NY193 mi · ~5h 35m drive
Buffalo, NY157 mi · ~4h 32m drive
Philadelphia, PA215 mi · ~6h 13m drive
Pittsburgh, PA46 mi · ~1h 20m drive
Harrisburg, PA122 mi · ~3h 31m drive
Newark, NJ261 mi · ~7h 32m drive
Trenton, NJ234 mi · ~6h 46m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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