Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
IUPUI is a public, comprehensive university. It was founded with the 1969 merger of Indiana University and Purdue University. Its 511-acre, urban campus is located in Indianapolis.
Website: www.iupui.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 81% of 13,339 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.46
- SAT Math
- 500-590 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
-
550 average
500-610 range of middle 50% - ACT Composite
- 22 average
19-26 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- In-state: $22,537
Out-of-state: $42,893 - Tuition and Fees
- In-state: $9,465
Out-of-state: $29,821 - Room and Board
- $9,730
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 72%
- Average Freshman Award
- $12,474
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $27,155
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 2,523
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 10% of classes
10-19 students: 24% of classes
20-29 students: 35% of classes
30-39 students: 11% of classes
40-49 students: 9% of classes
50-99 students: 9% of classes
Over 100 students: 2% of classes
Campus Life
- Indianapolis Population
- 843,393
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Indianapolis
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Students in College Housing
- 12% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Jaguars
- Sororities
- 2.4% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 1% of men participate
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
5.2% Asian
9.6% Black/African-American
8.6% Hispanic/Latino
4.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
71.2% White
0.5% Unknown - International Students
- 4.1% from 135 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 71.6%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 24.3%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | |
Science | 3 | |
Foreign Language | 3 | |
Social Studies | 3 | |
History | ||
Academic Electives | 7 |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | May 1 |
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
SAT Subject Tests Only | ||
SAT Essay Component Policy | Accepted with or without essay component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Not reported |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 420 University Boulevard
- City, State, Zip
- Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Phone
- (317) 274-4591
- Fax
- (317) 278-1862
- apply@iupui.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- Rolling
- Application Fee
- $65
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- Rolling
- Accept Offer of Admission
- By May 1 or within 3 weeks if notified after May 1
- Waiting List Used
- No
- Defer Admission
- Student cannot defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Early Decision Deadline
- Early Decision Notification
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Action Deadline
- Early Action Notification
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- Other
- Portfolio for art program recommended for some freshmen
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 81% of 13,339 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 83% of 8,223 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 78% of 5,116 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 5,514 (51%) of 10,820 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 3,264 (48%) of 6,807 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 2,179 (54%) of 4,013 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Students Offered Wait List
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- Students Admitted From Wait List
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 3.46
- 3.75 and Above
- 27%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 20%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 20%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 20%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 13%
- 2.00 - 2.49
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- 500-590 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 4%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 20%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 52%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 21%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 2%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
- SAT EBRW
- 550 average
500-610 range of middle 50% - Score of 700 - 800
- 3%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 26%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 49%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 21%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 1%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 22 average
19-26 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- 8%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 31%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 48%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 13%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 15%
Top quarter: 42%
Top half: 85% - National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- In-state: $22,537
Out-of-state: $42,893 - Tuition and Fees
- In-state: $9,465
Out-of-state: $29,821 - Room and Board
- $9,730
- Books and Supplies
- $930
- Other Expenses
- $2,412
- Payment Plans
- Installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- finaid@iupui.edu
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline March 10
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning December 25
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 001813 |
Free |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 3,584 (91.9%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 2,789 (75.8%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 2,656 (96.9%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 591 (25.0%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 72%
- Average Award
- $12,474
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 2,374 (87.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,294
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 1,243 (55.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,167
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 462 (15.3%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 438 (10.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,663
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 14,352 (82.6%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 11,707 (81.6%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 11,205 (96.6%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 2,319 (19.7%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 69%
- Average Award
- $11,727
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 9,442 (83.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,290
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 6,525 (62.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,124
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 1,342 (11.0%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 1,817 (11.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,311
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 67%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $27,155
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- 4.0%
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- 2.0%
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
- College/university loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- None
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available, other work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- $2,237
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- African-American/Black Studies
- Anthropology
- Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Technology/Technician
- Biostatistics
- Biotechnology
- Business/Commerce, General
- Chemistry, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering, General
- Engineering, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Science
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Forensic Science and Technology
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Health Services Administration
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
- Human Biology
- Informatics
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- International Relations and Affairs
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Labor Studies
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Medical Informatics
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Technology
- Music Therapy/Therapist
- Neuroscience
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Health, General
- Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Technical and Scientific Communication
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Engineering
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- None
- Special Programs
- Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- Some online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 2,523
- Part-Time Faculty
- 1,164
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 57%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 10% of classes
10-19 students: 24% of classes
20-29 students: 35% of classes
30-39 students: 11% of classes
40-49 students: 9% of classes
50-99 students: 9% of classes
Over 100 students: 2% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 23% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 24% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 23% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 21% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 7% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs
Over 100 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 2,545,101
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 1158
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Public Affairs, Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering, Master of Social Work, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Master's Programs of Study
- Allopathic Medicine
- Anatomy
- Art Therapy
- Art/Fine Arts
- Biochemistry
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Art and Design
- Counselor Education
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Emergency Management
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Foreign Languages Education
- Graphic Design
- Homeland Security
- Immunology
- Library Science
- Microbiology
- Molecular Genetics
- Nonprofit Management
- Organizational Management
- Pathology
- Photography
- Public Administration
- Public Affairs
- Reading Education
- Social Work
- Special Education
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Medicine
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Allopathic Medicine
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Biomedical Engineering
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Molecular Genetics
- Pathology
- Social Work
Location and Setting
- Indianapolis Population
- 843,393
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Indianapolis
- Campus Size
- 536 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 17.2 average low in January, 82.7 average high in September
- Rain
- 126 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 1 mile(s) from campus in Indianapolis
- Nearest Train Station
- 2 mile(s) from campus in Indianapolis
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Coed housing, disabled student housing
- Students in College Housing
- 12% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
- Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Jaguars
- School Colors
- Red and gold
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Track And Field | x | x | x | x |
Basketball | x | x | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | x | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | x | x | x |
Golf | x | x | x | x |
Soccer | x | x | x | x |
Softball | x | x | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | x | x | x |
Tennis | x | x | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Track And Field | x | x |
Basketball | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Golf | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | x | x |
Swimming And Diving | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Track And Field | x | x |
Basketball | x | x |
Cheerleading | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Golf | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Volleyball |
- Women's Club Sports
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- basketball, football, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities
- Sororities
- 2.4% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 1% of men participate
- ROTC
- Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 21,246
- Women
- 12,302 (57.9%)
- Men
- 8,944 (42.1%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 17,555
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
5.2% Asian
9.6% Black/African-American
8.6% Hispanic/Latino
4.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
71.2% White
0.5% Unknown - International Students.
- 4.1% from 135 countries
- Average Age
- 23
- All Graduate Students
- 8,333
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 71.6%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 24.3%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 41.6%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 45.4%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Average Starting Salary
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
- Disciplines Pursued
- Not reported
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