More selective than 88% of Indiana colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $52,590. College Scorecard.
Higher than 52% of Indiana colleges we cover and 54% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 57% of Indiana colleges we cover and 51% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
University of Indianapolis acceptance rate & admissions
Of 9,886 applicants, University of Indianapolis admitted 7,193 and 804 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Indianapolis tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What University of Indianapolis costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of Indianapolis took 4.2 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Indiana. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,346 | $64,914 | 3.6 years |
| $30–48k | $17,863 | $75,560 | 4.2 years |
| $48–75k | $21,262 | $89,938 | 5.0 years |
| $75–110k | $23,855 | $100,907 | 5.6 years |
| $110k+ | $28,004 | $118,457 | 6.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (45% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($53,610) minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $18,076 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
University of Indianapolis majors, earnings & careers
University of Indianapolis offers 60 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Science & Math · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Business & Finance · 8
- Health & Medicine · 7
- Engineering · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
Highest-earning majors at University of Indianapolis
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Finance | $86,923 | $26,400 |
| Nursing | $83,156 | $27,187 |
| Accounting | $78,477 | $24,234 |
| Biology | $67,270 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $64,325 | $31,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $62,307 | $26,324 |
| Business Administration | $61,006 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $59,819 | $26,786 |
Quick list of all 60 majors
- Accounting$78,477
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)$56,980
- Anthropology—
- Archeology—
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other—
- Biology$67,270
- Broadcasting / Digital Media—
- Business Administration$61,006
- Business Economics—
- Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences—
- Chemistry—
- Communications$48,711
- Community Organization and Advocacy—
- Computer Engineering—
- Computer Science—
- Criminal Justice$62,307
- Data Analytics—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$49,861
- Education (Subject Teaching)$51,742
- Electrical Engineering—
- Engineering—
- English—
- Entrepreneurship—
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Finance$86,923
- Geology / Earth Science—
- German—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- History$55,878
- Homeland Security—
- Human Biology—
- Industrial Engineering—
- International Relations—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$59,819
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$64,325
- Linguistics—
- Management Information Systems—
- Management Science / Analytics—
- Marketing—
- Mathematics—
- Mechanical Engineering—
- Medical Laboratory Science—
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Music—
- Nursing$83,156
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Political Science$53,579
- Psychology$54,319
- Public Health$55,147
- Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences—
- Religious Studies—
- Social Work$50,666
- Sociology—
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Studio Art—
- Sustainability Studies—
- Theatre—
- Writing—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Indianapolis
Overall prices in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,536. Housing costs 11% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 45 inches of rain a year, 26 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: tornado (very high); river flooding (relatively high); heat wave (relatively high); winter weather (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Marion County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Marion County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare University of Indianapolis with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Indiana by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Indianapolis | 67% | $21,602 | 56% | $53,610 | This school |
| Indiana Institute of Technology | 70% | $23,206 | 48% | $47,327 | |
| Franklin College | 70% | $22,855 | 60% | $55,376 | |
| Manchester University | 71% | $18,805 | 46% | $51,504 | |
| Taylor University | 74% | $24,865 | 74% | $52,198 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Indianapolis would cost you $1,604 less per year than Indiana Institute of Technology, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Indianapolis.
- University of Indianapolis gives aided families $8,315 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Indiana resident | University of Indianapolis | Indiana Institute of Technology | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $52,590 | $45,879 | +$6,711 |
| Average grants | −$30,988 | −$22,673 | −$8,315 |
| You pay | $21,602 | $23,206 | −$1,604 |
“+” means University of Indianapolis costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about University of Indianapolis
What is the University of Indianapolis acceptance rate?
University of Indianapolis accepts 67% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 7,193 of 9,886 applicants were admitted.
How much does University of Indianapolis cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $52,590 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,602 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $15,346 and families earning $110k+ pay $28,004.
How much do University of Indianapolis graduates earn?
Former University of Indianapolis students earn a median $53,610 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the University of Indianapolis graduation rate?
56% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 71% return for their second year.
How long does a University of Indianapolis degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Indianapolis costs about $89,938 after grants ($21,262 a year for 4.2 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $53,610 ten years after starting, $18,076 more than high school graduates in Indiana ($35,534), so the cost is repaid in 5.0 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Indianapolis: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-indianapolis (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).