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University of Indianapolis

UIndy

Indianapolis, Indiana 46227-3697

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for business

University of Indianapolis is a private institution in Indianapolis with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A mid-sized campus of 3.1K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,610 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,748.

Established
1902
Motto
Education for Service
Type
Private university

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73%Acceptance
SAT Avg
3,147Students
12:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$53,610Earnings 10yr
$18,748Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.8%

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

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$36,136
Room & Board$15,878
Books & Supplies$1,068
Total Cost of Attendance$48,674
Average Net Price$18,748
Median Debt at Graduation$26,864
Monthly Payment (10yr)$285

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,352
$30–48K$13,702
$48–75K$17,093
$75–110K$23,380
$110K+$26,125

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

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

53.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$18,714

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

24

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

6

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

3

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

6

Drug Arrests

5

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (104)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

68%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
3,147
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 58%
Black 14%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.8%
Freshman Retention68.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,452
10 Years$53,610

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

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • Indiana Central University was chartered in 1902, but instruction did not start until September 26, 1905, when the first building, Good Hall, was completed.
  • The school opened with three divisions and eight departments.
  • While established as Indiana Central University (ICU), the school was colloquially known as Indiana Central College (ICC) from 1921 to 1975.
  • The North Central Association of Schools and Colleges accredited the university in March 1947.

Source: Wikipedia

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
4 mi(7 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
167 mi(289 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
169 mi(293 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

IND Indianapolis9 mi
CVG Cincinnati91 mi
CMH Columbus173 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA806 mi · ~23h 17m drive
New York, NY643 mi · ~18h 35m drive
Hartford, CT718 mi · ~20h 45m drive
Providence, RI783 mi · ~22h 37m drive
Albany, NY674 mi · ~19h 28m drive
Syracuse, NY566 mi · ~16h 21m drive
Rochester, NY501 mi · ~14h 28m drive
Buffalo, NY436 mi · ~12h 36m drive
Philadelphia, PA582 mi · ~16h 49m drive
Pittsburgh, PA328 mi · ~9h 29m drive
Harrisburg, PA491 mi · ~14h 11m drive
Newark, NJ635 mi · ~18h 21m drive
Washington, DC489 mi · ~14h 8m drive
Baltimore, MD508 mi · ~14h 41m drive
Atlanta, GA423 mi · ~12h 13m drive
Charlotte, NC424 mi · ~12h 15m drive
Raleigh, NC491 mi · ~14h 11m drive
Miami, FL1023 mi · ~29h 33m drive
Orlando, FL818 mi · ~23h 38m drive
Tampa, FL839 mi · ~24h 14m drive
Nashville, TN248 mi · ~7h 10m drive
New Orleans, LA710 mi · ~20h 31m drive
Richmond, VA493 mi · ~14h 15m drive
Chicago, IL169 mi · ~4h 53m drive
Detroit, MI242 mi · ~6h 59m drive
Minneapolis, MN515 mi · ~14h 53m drive
St. Louis, MO230 mi · ~6h 39m drive
Kansas City, MO453 mi · ~13h 5m drive
Indianapolis, IN4 mi · ~7 min drive
Columbus, OH167 mi · ~4h 49m drive
Cleveland, OH264 mi · ~7h 38m drive
Milwaukee, WI248 mi · ~7h 10m drive
Dallas, TX762 mi · ~22h 1m drive
Houston, TX864 mi · ~24h 58m drive
Austin, TX924 mi · ~26h 42m drive
San Antonio, TX998 mi · ~28h 50m drive
Los Angeles, CA1807 mi · ~52h 12m drive
San Francisco, CA1947 mi · ~56h 15m drive
San Diego, CA1786 mi · ~51h 36m drive
Seattle, WA1871 mi · ~54h 3m drive
Portland, OR1884 mi · ~54h 26m drive
Denver, CO1000 mi · ~28h 53m drive
Phoenix, AZ1497 mi · ~43h 15m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1356 mi · ~39h 10m drive
Honolulu, HI4340 mi · ~125h 23m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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