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Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a public university located in the borough of Indiana, Pennsylvania. It is the largest university in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PaSSHE) and is the fifth largest in the commonwealth. IUP's main campus is a mix of old and new red brick structures. It also boasts of a planetarium.
IUP offers more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and over 40 graduate degree programs through the following colleges/schools:
IUP's sports teams are nicknamed the Crimson Hawks. They compete in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) of NCAA Division II. The IUP athletic department sponsors more than 15 varsity sports.
The school is known for its programs in music and security and law enforcement.
Admission at IUP is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 540.
IUP has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, IUP had 14,018 students enrolled (13,021 full-time equivalent).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. IUP values student athletics, and belongs to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus
1011 South Dr 201 Sutton Hall
Indiana, PA 15705-1098
General Phone: (724) 357-2100
http://www.iup.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 547 | business management, marketing, accounting, fashion merchandising, finance, labor relations, MIS, human resources, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 446 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, adult education, special ed, college student counseling, reading teaching, teacher education, early childhood education, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 390 | English, sociology, history, social studies, general studies, political science, economics, geography, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 228 | criminology |
| Media | 168 | communication studies, journalism |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 167 | health and physical education, rehabilitation |
| Therapy and Counseling | 160 | psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, educational psychology, clinical psychology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 148 | registered nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 134 | family studies, food and nutrition, family and consumer science, public administration, social service professions |
| Science | 117 | biology, biological and physical sciences, geology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, natural sciences, optics, ... |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 95 | chef training, culinary arts services |
| Medical Support and Technology | 84 | audiology and speech pathology, nuclear medical tech, respiratory care tech, clinical lab tech |
| Music | 64 | music, music performance |
| Hospitality | 58 | hospitality management |
| Engineering Technician | 47 | occupational safety tech |
| Design | 44 | interior design |
| Mathematics | 24 | mathematics, mathematics and statistics, applied mathematics |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 23 | multimedia |
| Art Studies | 22 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 22 | computer and info science, computer services management |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 16 | drama |
| Office and Administration | 10 | office management |
| Fine Arts | 8 | fine arts |
| Architecture and Planning | 6 | urban planning |
| Religion and Philosophy | 6 | philosophy, religion |
| Medical Administration | 1 | environmental health |
Number of programs and degrees for IUP in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,099 | 70 |
| Master's degree | 720 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 95 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 65 | 6 |
| Post-master's certificate | 29 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 14 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 13 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, IUP had a total enrollment of 14,018 students (13,021 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 94% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
IUP offers campus housing for 3,953 of its 13,021 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Indiana, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10,116 | 6,014 | 59% | 2,550 | 42% |
| Men | 4,200 | 2,459 | 59% | 1,087 | 44% |
| Women | 5,916 | 3,555 | 60% | 1,463 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 520 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 83% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,959 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,089 |
| Room and board | $ 5,778 |
| Room charge | $ 3,574 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,316 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,059 |
Financial Aid:
IUP participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 327700)
IUP has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 242 | 191 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 75 | 67 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 37 | 70 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 129 | $97,892 | 64 | $96,642 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 84 | $79,329 | 92 | $77,867 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 88 | $63,471 | 95 | $59,619 |
| Instructor | academic year | 16 | $44,311 | 44 | $43,852 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 317 | $80,713 | 295 | $70,990 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 92 | 105 | 197 |
| Football | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Track | 7 | 16 | 23 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 76 | 84 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Labor and Industrial Relations
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Education/Teaching Individuals - Orthopedic/Oth Phys Impairments
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Intermedia/Multimedia
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Natural Sciences
Optics/Optical Sciences
Physics, General
Physics, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets IUP Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in design (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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