93%

Acceptance Rate

$6,970

Avg.Financial Aid

003277

FAFSA Code

Indiana University Of Pennsylvania (IUP)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    MSCHE

  • Website

    www.iup.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    11,483

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

The Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a public institution that was founded in 1875. This university utilizes a semester-based academic calendar.it is basically known as IPU. this university is governed by a local Council of Trustees and the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus, which is located in Indiana, PA is a public university. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus occupies a total area of about 350 acres. In 1875, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus was founded. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is recognised by its official colors, crimson and slate. Out of total 11,325 students enrolled at IUPMC, 8,491 belong to undergraduate courses while 2,068 are postgraduate students. The school has a total of 700 (Fall 2009) academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Interestingly, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has an ethnically diverse student population. At IUPMC around 73% are white, 12% are Black or African American, and 5% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. And, at the university, around 92% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 58% of the students are females and 42% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its 145 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Lindsey Vuolo (Waiting staff, Model), Candace Gingrich-Jones (Spokesperson, Actor), Chad Hurley (Businessperson, Entrepreneur), and William R. Spivey (Businessperson). Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus's sporting teams are affiliated to NCAA Division II – PSAC. IUPMC offers a total of 390 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), ACF (American Culinary Federation), and APA (American Psychological Association). Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has around $7 million (2019) in endowment.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

N/A

Address

1011 South Dr 201 Sutton Hall

Rankings

It becomes easier for the aspirants to apply to a university and have their doubts regarding the same cleared if the university has a ranking. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus at the 617th position among other national universities.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    FALSE

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    93%

  • SAT Range

    910 - 1120

  • SAT/ACT

    Recommended

  • ACT Range

    17 - 23

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    FALSE$

  • Accept Common App

    None

Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has 3 admission thresholds. A non-refundable fee, along with the application form, is required to be deposited by the students, in order to complete the process. The SAT score in the range of 910-1120 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 16 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is 19. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 1011 South Dr 201 Sutton Hall, Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705-1098. They can also call them at (724) 357-2100.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $19,646

  • Average Annual Cost

    $9,570

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $28,595

  • Other Fees

    $3,409

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $12,442

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $2,074

Total One Year Cost

$28,595

Before applying to IUPMC, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $32,026. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

18:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

71%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

50%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$137

Faculty Overview

51%

Male Professors

49%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Criminology

    204 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    158 Graduates

  • Marketing

    133 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    124 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    121 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    120 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    93 Graduates

  • Quality Control and Safety Technolo...

    88 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    121 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    120 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    93 Graduates

  • Quality Control and Safety Technolo...

    88 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    87 Graduates

  • Special Education and Teaching

    84 Graduates

  • Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

    76 Graduates

  • Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servi...

    64 Graduates

  • Culinary Arts and Related Services

    60 Graduates

  • Human Resources Management and Serv...

    60 Graduates

  • Music

    60 Graduates

  • Human Development, Family Studies,...

    57 Graduates

  • Sociology

    55 Graduates

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    53 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    48 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    48 Graduates

  • Specialized Sales, Merchandising an...

    46 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    43 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    41 Graduates

  • Management Information Systems and...

    41 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    39 Graduates

  • Biological and Physical Sciences

    38 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    30 Graduates

  • Economics

    29 Graduates

  • Journalism

    29 Graduates

  • International Business

    24 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    22 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    21 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    19 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    19 Graduates

  • History

    18 Graduates

  • Communication Disorders Sciences an...

    17 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    17 Graduates

  • International Relations and Nationa...

    15 Graduates

  • City/Urban, Community and Regional...

    14 Graduates

  • Physics

    14 Graduates

  • Geography and Cartography

    13 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    12 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    11 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    10 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    10 Graduates

  • Area Studies

    9 Graduates

  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Prof...

    9 Graduates

  • Visual and Performing Arts, General

    7 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    6 Graduates

  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human...

    5 Graduates

  • Social Sciences, Other

    5 Graduates

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...

    4 Graduates

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

    3 Graduates

  • Religion/Religious Studies

    3 Graduates

  • East Asian Languages, Literatures,...

    1 Graduates

  • Gerontology

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

9,373

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

37%

Full-time / Part-time

92% / 8%

Students Gender

Male

42%

US National: 44%

Female

58%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

72%

Unknown

2%

Black

12%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

5%

Non Resident alien

3%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

5%

Out Of State

94%

In State

1%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$54,158 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

32%

Averege Housing Cost

$8,950/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,476/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$3,476/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Crimson Hawks

School Colors

crimson and grey

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Total Male Athletes

244

Total Female Athletes

260

Intramural Sports

5

Sports Club

31

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Football

Golf

Swimming and Diving

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Field Hockey

Lacrosse

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by IUPMC. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $12,616 per year. The students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $3,476 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 42% male and 58% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$31,600/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$40,800/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$15,750 - $31,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$163 - $322

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

62%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,970

Students Receiving Federal Grants

45%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,078

Students Receiving State Aid

41%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,065

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

40%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,032

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$9,226

$30K - $48K

$8,419

$48K - $75K

$4,998

$75K - $110K

$1,526

> $110K

$598

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$864,451

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$1,889,683

In case the students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,055, whereas the financial aid is $3,236. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $3,027 as well as institutional aid worth $3,236. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus amount to $864,451 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $1,889,683.

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