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Indiana University East

Indiana University East

Indiana University East, also known as IU East, is located in Richmond, Indiana, United States. It was founded on July 1, 1971. The college opened its doors in 1972, and the first classes were held with 633 students. The first chancellor of the university was Alexander Schilt. The campus spreads across an area of more than 170 acres and has four academic buildings. The first building, Whitewater Hall, was completed in 1976. It offers more than 50 degree programs and is divided into the following academic schools:

  • School of Business & Economics
  • School of Continuing Studies
  • School of Education
  • School of Humanities & Social Sciences
  • School of Natural Science & Mathematics
  • School of Nursing
  • School of Social Work

IU East is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and participates in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Their sports teams are called the Red Wolves.

Overview of Indiana University East

Students attend IU East in Richmond, IN, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. IU East degrees go up to the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in family and social work and nursing and emergency medicine.

IU East Selectivity

IU East is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 510.

Faculty

IU East has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

There are 2,266 students at the school (as of 2007).

Student Life

A lot of students at IU East attend part-time.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Indiana University East is a regional campus of Indiana University, serving residents of east-central Indiana and west-central Ohio seeking baccalaureate degrees, selected associate and graduate degrees, and opportunities for life-long learning. Indiana University East focuses on student success by challenging students to grow intellectually and interpersonally in a supportive and scholarly environment. Indiana University East is committed to achieving the goal of the full diversity of the region it serves among its students, faculty and staff and to creating an environment which supports that diversity. Through its commitment to student success and the wise use of its human and other resources, Indiana University East promotes the economic development and the educational and cultural well-being of the communities we serve. (Approved by East Faculty Senate 12/7/2004)"

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting IU East

Indiana University East
2325 Chester Blvd
Richmond, IN 47374
General Phone: (765) 973-8200
http://www.iue.edu/

IU East Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts71general studies, English, humanities
Religion And Philosophy64religion
Nursing And Emergency Medicine58registered nursing
Family And Social Work24social work, human services
Education And Teaching23elementary school teaching, secondary teaching
Business And Management22business
Security And Law Enforcement20criminal justice and safety
Science12natural sciences, biology
Therapy And Counseling7psychology
Media3communication studies
Art Studies1art studies
Computer Science And Engineering1computer support

Number of programs and degrees for IU East in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree23815
Associate's degree686

IU East Student Body

In 2007, IU East had a total enrollment of 2,266 students (1,666 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men41%
Women59%
Full-Time82%
Part-Time18%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate94%
Graduate6%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White91%
Black3%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown3%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1919%
20-2116%
22-2416%
25-2915%
30-3410%
35-396%
40-4910%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Indiana84%
Ohio13%
State unknown2%

IU East Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time51 %
Part-Time25 %

IU East Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Richmond, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

IU East Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total54744982%32673%
Men20117386%13578%
Women34627680%19169%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal400500
SAT Math400510
ACT Verbal1722
ACT Math1621
ACT Composite1822

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT54%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT20%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

IU East Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 5,292
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 12,831
Books and supplies$ 930

Financial Aid:
IU East participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 181100)

IU East Faculty

IU East has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1312
Non-tenured, but on tenure track911
Non-tenured and not on tenure track726

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year0*1*
Associate professorcalendar year0*2*
Assistant professorcalendar year1*5$61,986
Lecturercalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year2*8$68,666

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year4$75,2603$65,523
Associate professoracademic year11$60,9148$67,811
Assistant professoracademic year6$47,58412$48,010
Lectureracademic year5$43,63217$44,025
All faculty totalacademic year26$56,72140$51,590

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

IU East Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Natural Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

IU East Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets IU East Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 4%IU East % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%IU East % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%IU East % of freshmen enrolled part-time
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%IU East % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%IU East % of degrees in family and social work
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%IU East Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in liberal arts
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%IU East % of degrees in liberal arts
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%IU East Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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