Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,241

3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$11,592

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0157%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

81.4%

15,715 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

25,497

77.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

53.8%

2,084 Graduates

About

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is a higher education institution located in Marion County, IN. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis were Registered Nursing (564 degrees awarded), General Business (267 degrees), and General Psychology (245 degrees).

In 2023, 8,031 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis. 61.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,221 degrees), 7.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (703 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is $9,241, which is $−21,762 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis was 0.0157%, corresponding to 1 out of the 6,388 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is $9,241, which is $21,763 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,592.

In 2023, 69% of undergraduate students attending Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,241

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis was $9,241. The cost of tuition at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is $−21,763 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,592

2023 Value

1.13%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,592. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis grew by 1.13%.

This chart compares the average net price of Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,252

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis was of $11,252 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.27% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 14.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.48% with respect to 2022, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0157%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis was 0.0157%, which represents 1 out of the 6388 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis received 15,715 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 0.499% annual growth. Out of those 15,715 applicants, 12,791 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.4% acceptance rate.

There were 25,497 students enrolled at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis in 2023. 37% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis has an overall enrollment yield of 25.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

12,791

Accepted Out of 15,715

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis was 81.4% (12,791 admissions from 15,715 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 82.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 0.499%, while admissions declined by 1.31%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

37%

Submission Percentage (2023)

1,210

Scores Submitted (2023)

37% of enrolled first-time students at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis had a total enrollment of 25,497 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is 19,703 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,794. This means that 77.3% of students enrolled at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.7% White, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 10% Black or African American, 7.54% Asian, 5.03% Two or More Races, 0.0667% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0118% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.7%), followed by White Male (23.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.05%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.9%), followed by White Male (21.9%) and Asian Female (5.25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 25,497 students. The full-time enrollment at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is 19,703 and the part-time enrollment is 5,794. This means that 77.3% of students enrolled at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
14,723 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,968 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,555 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is 57.7% White, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 10% Black or African American, 7.54% Asian, 5.03% Two or More Races, 0.0667% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0118% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 132 students (0.518%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,907 more women than men received degrees from Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is white (5,221 degrees awarded). There were 7.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (703 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is Registered Nursing (564 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (267 degrees) and General Psychology (245 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (108 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (848 degrees), and Legal (381 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis are Registered nurses (1,465,498 people), Social workers, all other (173,729 people), Medical & health services managers (172,628 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,582 people), and Pharmacists (134,495 people).

The most specialized majors at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis in 2023 are Library Science (108 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (848 degrees), Legal (381 degrees), Health (2,313 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (191 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis are Library Science (108 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (848 degrees), Legal (381 degrees), Health (2,313 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (191 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
564 degrees awarded
General Business
267 degrees awarded
General Psychology
245 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis was Registered Nursing with 564 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,062

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

4,969

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 3,062 degrees were awarded to men at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, which is 0.616 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,969).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 323 degrees were awarded to men at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis in General Business, which is 1.68 times more than the 192 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 528 degrees were awarded to men at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis in Social Work, which is 6.86 times more than the 77 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 38% of students graduating from Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (78.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is Female and Asian (78.1% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.192% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
5,221 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
703 degrees awarded
Black or African American
669 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is white (5,221 degrees awarded). There were 7.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (703 degrees).

0.473% of degree recipients (38 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
3,267 degrees awarded
White Male
1,954 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
459 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is white female (3,267 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,954 degrees).

Operations

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis has an endowment valued at nearly $2.34B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 84.8M (3.62%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis had a total salary expenditure of 1.5B. Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis employs 272 Associate professors, 243 Professors and 235 Lecturers. Most academics at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis are Male Professor (158), Female Assistant professor (152), and Female Lecturer (141).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis are: Office and Administrative Support, with 651 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 473 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 408 employees.

Endowment

$2.34B

2023 Endowment

7.43%

growth from 2022

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis has an endowment valued at about $2.34B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis grew 7.43% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.91B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$348M - Federal
$21.2M - State
$4.86M - Local

As of 2023, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis received $348M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $21.2M from state grants and contracts, and $4.86M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$714M

2023 Salaries

6.8%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis paid a median of $714M in salaries, which represents 47.7% of their overall expenditure ($1.5B) and a 6.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.1% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.24% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$96.7M

Instructional Salaries

985

Number of Employees

In 2023, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis paid a total of $96.7M to 985 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

272 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

651 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis were Associate professor with 272 employees, Professor with 243 employees, and Lecturer with 235 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis were Office and Administrative Support with 651 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 473 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 408 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Lecturer

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis was Male Professor with 158 employees, Female Assistant professor with 152 employees, and Female Lecturer with 141 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis.

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