IUPUI is found in Indianapolis, Indiana. Indianapolis is a large city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at IUPUI.
The school is known for its programs in family and social work.
Admission to IUPUI is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 560.
IUPUI has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 29,933 in 2005 at IUPUI.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. IUPUI values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-Continent Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis
355 N Lansing
Indianapolis, IN 46202-2896
General Phone: (317) 274-5555
Admissions Phone: (317) 274-4591
Financial Aid Phone: (317) 274-4162
http://www.iupui.edu
IUPUI awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,162 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, library science, English, history, political science, economics, sociology, ... |
| Business And Management | 1,004 | business, operations management, management information systems, accounting, labor studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 451 | registered nursing, various nursing, nurse practitioner, pediatric nursing, adult health nursing, community nurse, nursing administration, EMT paramedic, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 436 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, physical education teaching, social studies teaching, secondary teaching, English teaching, adult education, educational administration, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 432 | social work, public administration |
| Medicine | 430 | medicine, dentistry, public health, dental clinical sciences, public health courses, medical scientist, health professions |
| Law | 290 | law, legal research, foreign lawyers |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 246 | computer support, computer and info science, computer engineering, information technology |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 232 | histologic tech, dental hygienist, radiographyer, clinical lab tech, dental assistant, radiation protection, respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 224 | mechanical engineering related tech, mechanical drafting, electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, biomedical tech, architectural drafting, computer engineering tech, civil engineering tech, ... |
| Science | 206 | biology, chemistry, physiology, biological and biomedical sciences, geology, human genetics, microbiology, bioinformatics, ... |
| Media | 203 | digital communications, communication studies, journalism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 136 | psychology, physical therapy, psychology courses |
| Engineering | 125 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, engineering, various engineering courses |
| Fine Arts | 103 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 84 | criminal justice and safety |
| Hospitality | 40 | tourism and travel, hospitality administration |
| Design | 19 | interior design |
| Mathematics | 17 | mathematics |
| Music | 15 | various music studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 15 | health services administration, medical records admin, medical informatics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | occupational therapy, rehabilitation |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | philosophy, religion |
| Architecture And Planning | 4 | urban planning |
Number of programs and degrees for IUPUI in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,713 | 68 |
| Master's degree | 1,469 | 59 |
| First-professional degree | 609 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 603 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 371 | 11 |
| Post-master's certificate | 87 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 46 | 13 |
In 2005, IUPUI had a total enrollment of 29,933 students (22,369 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 88% |
| Part-Time | 12% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 70% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| First Professional | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 98% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
IUPUI offers campus housing for 1,076 of its 22,369 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Indianapolis, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,136 | 4,525 | 74% | 2,746 | 61% |
| Men | 2,467 | 1,727 | 70% | 1,146 | 66% |
| Women | 3,669 | 2,798 | 76% | 1,600 | 57% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 74% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (317) 274-4591
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,219 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,547 |
| Room and board | $ 5,182 |
| Room charge | $ 2,358 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 6,684 |
Financial Aid:
IUPUI participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 181300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (317) 274-4162
IUPUI has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 551 | 196 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 261 | 140 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 413 | 366 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 42 | $105,658 | 14 | $92,670 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 40 | $93,758 | 23 | $84,020 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 33 | $73,846 | 28 | $66,576 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 16 | $50,508 | 9 | $42,591 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 131 | $87,275 | 74 | $74,017 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 99 | $89,643 | 27 | $87,576 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 119 | $68,434 | 107 | $63,455 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 80 | $57,704 | 81 | $51,652 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $45,681 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 58 | $37,302 | 75 | $36,731 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 356 | $66,849 | 293 | $55,392 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Track | Mid-Continent Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 93 | 104 | 197 |
| Basketball | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| Track | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 68 | 83 | 151 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Labor Studies
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Services Administration
Medical Informatics
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other
Histologic Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Public Health, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Cell Biology and Anatomy
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Human/Medical Genetics
Microbiology, General
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Pharmacology
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Toxicology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets IUPUI Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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