# Indiana University-Indianapolis

Public college in Indianapolis, IN. IPEDS ID 151111.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-university-indianapolis · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/indiana-university-indianapolis.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 76% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $11,668 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 55%; beats 48% of IN colleges and 51% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $55,198; beats 64% of IN colleges and 56% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $13,337

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,701 |
| 30-48k | $5,995 |
| 48-75k | $11,038 |
| 75-110k | $18,056 |
| 110k+ | $20,680 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.34 years on average (39% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $55,198 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $5,701 | $24,742 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $5,995 | $26,018 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $11,038 | $47,905 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $18,056 | $78,363 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $20,680 | $89,751 | 4.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $23,316 in-state; about $47,445 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $10,762 in-state, $34,891 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $13,010; books: $690

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 520–630; SAT math: 510–610; ACT: 21–29 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 15,715 applicants, 12,791 admitted, 3,283 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 76%, ACT 21–29 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 81%, ACT 21–28 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (78 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $73,122 | $97,841 | $25,603 |
| Computer Engineering | $71,986 | $95,884 | $27,000 |
| Computer Science | $67,181 | $94,380 | $25,000 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $70,887 | $90,782 | not reported |
| Engineering, Other | $69,685 | $89,261 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $69,746 | $88,960 | $26,450 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $71,852 | $88,435 | $20,729 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $69,349 | $87,114 | $21,717 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $66,816 | $85,533 | $25,319 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $71,505 | $80,783 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | $68,136 | $79,722 | $28,408 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $54,564 | $77,983 | $25,780 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $70,833 | $76,220 | $23,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | $61,890 | $75,498 | $21,659 |
| Business Administration | $53,101 | $72,282 | $26,000 |
| Business | $52,467 | $70,903 | $22,003 |
| Economics | $45,443 | $68,036 | $18,711 |
| Mathematics | $45,397 | $66,203 | $23,868 |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | $28,892 | $62,442 | $22,464 |
| Chemistry | $42,482 | $61,687 | $21,902 |
| Drafting / Design Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $36,798 | $61,420 | $27,000 |
| Public Administration | $43,110 | $60,564 | $25,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $44,016 | $59,541 | $20,300 |
| Public Health | $42,152 | $57,800 | $22,220 |
| Health Administration | $39,033 | $57,564 | $24,631 |
| Legal Support Services | $44,070 | $57,262 | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $34,575 | $57,203 | $24,449 |
| Biology | $36,343 | $56,830 | $22,500 |
| Political Science | $36,535 | $56,560 | $18,500 |
| Neuroscience | $30,984 | $56,218 | $15,012 |
| Security / Homeland Security | $44,718 | $55,988 | $27,000 |
| Hospitality Management | $37,151 | $53,784 | $24,947 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $32,469 | $53,688 | $29,076 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $47,755 | $52,841 | $26,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $41,499 | $51,718 | $29,000 |
| Communications | $39,775 | $51,397 | $20,500 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $32,084 | $50,700 | $19,543 |
| Social Work | $41,657 | $50,246 | $18,410 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $46,744 | $49,540 | $23,000 |
| International Relations | $36,889 | $49,069 | $22,600 |
| Journalism | $38,540 | $48,113 | $22,837 |
| American Sign Language | not reported | $47,003 | not reported |
| Psychology | $34,432 | $46,904 | $22,439 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $28,508 | $46,473 | $22,959 |
| History | $31,526 | $44,850 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | $30,939 | $43,678 | $24,539 |
| Studio Art | $27,595 | $41,629 | $22,750 |
| Anthropology | not reported | $40,018 | $18,500 |
| English | $27,234 | $38,198 | $26,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Science / Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Energy Systems Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biotechnology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Biology | not reported | not reported | $21,000 |
| Computational Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $40,588 | not reported | $14,842 |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $64,402 | not reported | $26,168 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business → Management analyst: median wage $97,020 (Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN), $95,560 (IN), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $84,230 (Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN), $83,500 (IN), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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