Indiana University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana · Public, a large city · 13,830 undergraduates
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Is it hard to get into IU Indy?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
Acceptance rate
76.4%
15,715 applied
SAT, middle half
1030 to 1240
Reading plus math, out of 1600
ACT, middle half
21 to 29
Composite, out of 36
Test scores this year
Optional: considered if sent
26% of admitted students enrolled
- What they look at
- High school GPARequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programRequired
- EssayConsidered
How much does IU Indy cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
Tuition and fees, Indiana residents
$10,762
Tuition and fees, out of state
$35,227
A full year, sticker price
$23,997
Living on campus
Average price after grants
$9,479
Students who got federal aid
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $5,591 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $4,544 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,635 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $13,501 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,321 |
- Room and board on campus
- $13,656 a year
- Books and supplies
- $1,290 a year
- The school's own grants
- 75% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $5,239
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do IU Indy students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
Typical debt at graduation
$18,750
About $213 a month over ten years
Students who borrow
32.6%
Get a Pell Grant
43.2%
Federal grant for lower-income families
Over 25 when they start
15.7%
What do IU Indy graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Six years after starting
$52,095
Ten years after starting
$58,990
Middle half: $40,020 to $84,855
Best-paid program, five years out
$108,455
Computer Engineering
Lowest-paid program, five years out
$42,437
English Language and Literature, General
Do IU Indy students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Back for second year
72.2%
Graduate in six years
54.3%
The four-year figure is for a later, smaller group, so it is not shown
After eight years
57% graduated
22% transferred, 1% still enrolled
Who goes to IU Indy?
Women
67.3%
First in their family at college
35.1%
Part-time
12.3%
Students per teacher
13
- Background
- White 56%, Hispanic 16%, Black 13%, Asian 8%, Two or more 6%, International 2%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 2,464 beds
What do IU Indy graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 288 | $58,171 | $81,228 | $16,750 |
| Computer Science | 201 | $69,683 | $97,678 | $21,250 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 21 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Information Science/Studies | 9 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 67 | $72,357 | $89,629 | $25,586 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 72 | $76,343 | $97,538 | $22,000 |
| Computer Engineering | 58 | $75,941 | $108,455 | Hidden |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 11 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 33 | $33,350 | $63,601 | Hidden |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 112 | $86,337 | $99,319 | $26,150 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 30 | $69,723 | $94,958 | Hidden |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 25 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Energy Systems Engineering | 19 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Engineering, General | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Engineering, Other | 39 | $70,505 | $90,342 | $15,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 262 | $72,415 | $92,370 | $21,750 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 82 | $72,909 | $85,797 | $21,000 |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 384 | $51,038 | $73,603 | $17,612 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 686 | $58,148 | $74,543 | $17,500 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 139 | $43,494 | $56,721 | $18,418 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 4 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Nursing
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 1,227 | $76,965 | $83,819 | $20,609 |
Health sciences and kinesiology
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 136 | $71,730 | $78,480 | $22,375 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 34 | $69,170 | $76,572 | $12,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 102 | $62,894 | Hidden | $22,233 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 223 | $45,048 | $62,563 | $17,737 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 0 | $42,061 | $75,152 | $20,000 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 14 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 3 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Public Health | 191 | $45,870 | $64,389 | $15,316 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 8 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 175 | $42,451 | $60,994 | $19,568 |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Biology, General | 311 | $43,709 | $64,790 | $17,830 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 3 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Biotechnology | 9 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 17 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 92 | $38,147 | $62,082 | $14,000 |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 74 | $40,357 | $69,096 | $20,954 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 20 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 46 | Hidden | $69,281 | $22,470 |
| Physics | 9 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language | 14 | $40,252 | $49,667 | Hidden |
| English Language and Literature, General | 100 | $35,594 | $42,437 | $22,905 |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| History | 46 | $43,004 | $48,006 | $19,350 |
| Philosophy | 12 | $40,662 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 21 | Hidden | $52,383 | Hidden |
Education (teaching)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 248 | $48,529 | $51,054 | $14,364 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 80 | $49,511 | $50,643 | $16,851 |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 44 | $57,448 | $52,038 | $19,500 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 3 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 204 | $33,965 | $47,113 | $22,144 |
| Music | 19 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Computational Science | 12 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Human Biology | 44 | Hidden | Hidden | $13,058 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 388 | $47,553 | $59,058 | $20,970 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 13 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
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Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
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