Indiana University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a public research university in Indianapolis, Indiana, with about 13,830 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 76.37% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $55,198 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $10,762
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,668 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 76.37% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 13,830 87.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.45%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 35.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 52.5%
- Average SAT Score: 1139
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 16,709
- Applicants (IPEDS): 15,715
- Room & Board: $13,308 annual estimate
Indiana University-Indianapolis: what the data shows
Common questions about Indiana University-Indianapolis, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Indiana University-Indianapolis?
Indiana University-Indianapolis is located in Indianapolis, IN (ZIP 46202-5143).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Indiana University-Indianapolis public or private?
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a Public institution.
How much does Indiana University-Indianapolis cost?
Published tuition: $10,762 in-state, $34,891 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,668.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,701 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,995 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,038 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,056 |
| $110,001+ | $20,680 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $43,048.
How hard is it to get into Indiana University-Indianapolis?
Admission rate: 76.37%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1139 and midpoint ACT 25.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Indiana University-Indianapolis?
Total enrollment: 13,830 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 16,709 students.
Graduate enrollment: 8,030 students.
About 88% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Indiana University-Indianapolis?
150%-time completion rate: 54.45%.
First-year retention: 72.2%.
What do graduates of Indiana University-Indianapolis earn?
Median earnings: $47,173 six years after entry; $55,198 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,000.
37.30% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Indiana University-Indianapolis known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business/Commerce, General (639 completions)
- Social Work (588 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (555 completions)
- Medicine (349 completions)
- Law (232 completions)
- Computer Science (201 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (192 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (192 completions)
- Psychology, General (192 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (175 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Indiana University-Indianapolis a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 76.37%; completion rate 54.45%; median earnings $55,198 at 10 years; net price $11,668. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$10,762
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Indiana University-Indianapolis was $10,762.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,668
2024 Value
In 2024 Indiana University-Indianapolis had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,668.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$46,672 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,668 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$43,048 4-Year In-State Tuition
$139,564 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$13,308 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,250 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$25,320 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$101,280 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Indiana University-Indianapolis.
Financial Aid by Income Level
37.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
33.16% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Indiana University-Indianapolis was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Indiana University-Indianapolis in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,756 | $29,571 | $14,666 |
| 2014 | $8,909 | $30,089 | $13,007 |
| 2015 | $9,056 | $29,774 | $12,861 |
| 2016 | $9,205 | $29,791 | $12,417 |
| 2017 | $9,334 | $29,806 | $12,021 |
| 2018 | $9,465 | $29,821 | $10,987 |
| 2019 | $9,701 | $30,710 | $11,285 |
| 2020 | $9,944 | $31,626 | $12,416 |
| 2021 | $10,044 | $32,101 | $10,947 |
| 2022 | $10,144 | $32,582 | $11,577 |
| 2023 | $10,449 | $33,717 | $11,408 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
76.37% Acceptance Rate
15,715 Total Applicants
12,791 Students Admitted
3,283 First-Time Students Enrolled
25.67% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1139
ACT Average: 25
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Indiana University-Indianapolis reported total enrollment of about 13,830 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 33% male and 67% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (55.9%), Hispanic or Latino (15.6%), and Black or African American (12.7%). About 37.30% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 35.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
87.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Indiana University-Indianapolis in 2024 is 13,830 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 16,709 students. Graduate enrollment is about 8,030 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.2%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 55.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
39.47% 100% Completion Time
54.45% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 39.47% of students graduating from Indiana University-Indianapolis completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business/Commerce, General: 61% male / 39% female
- Social Work: 11% male / 89% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 13% male / 87% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Indiana University-Indianapolis.
Return on Investment
$20,000 Median Student Debt
$55,198 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
36.23% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1082.68% Return on Investment
3.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Indiana University-Indianapolis.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 205 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business/Commerce, General: 639 completions
2. Social Work: 588 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 555 completions
4. Medicine: 349 completions
5. Law: 232 completions
6. Computer Science: 201 completions
7. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 192 completions
8. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 192 completions
9. Psychology, General: 192 completions
Most popular programs at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Indiana University-Indianapolis from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 52.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,620
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $23,466
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a public institution located in Indianapolis, IN, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business/Commerce, General, Social Work, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 13,830 students. Student body composition includes White (55.9%), Hispanic or Latino (15.6%), Black or African American (12.7%). The admission rate is 76.37%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1139. The 150%-time completion rate is 54.45%. Approximately 37.30% of students receive Pell Grants. About 35.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Location
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5143
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 205 distinct degree programs, Indiana University-Indianapolis provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Indiana University-Indianapolis located?
Indiana University-Indianapolis is located in Indianapolis, IN.
What is Indiana University-Indianapolis's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Indiana University-Indianapolis is 76.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 15,715 applicants and 12,791 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Indiana University-Indianapolis cost?
Reported tuition is $10,762 and average net price is $11,668 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,308 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Indiana University-Indianapolis?
Indiana University-Indianapolis reports undergraduate enrollment of about 16,709 students, White (55.9%), Hispanic or Latino (15.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Indiana University-Indianapolis?
About 35.1% of students at Indiana University-Indianapolis are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Indiana University-Indianapolis?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Indiana University-Indianapolis reports midpoint SAT about 1139 and midpoint ACT about 25.
What do graduates of Indiana University-Indianapolis earn?
Median earnings are $47,173 six years after entry and $55,198 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Indiana University-Indianapolis?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Indiana University-Indianapolis students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,000.
Is Indiana University-Indianapolis public or private?
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a public institution located in Indianapolis, IN.
Is Indiana University-Indianapolis an HBCU?
No. Indiana University-Indianapolis is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Indiana University-Indianapolis a tribal college?
No. Indiana University-Indianapolis is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Indiana college costs
- Indiana colleges by ROI
- Indianapolis, Indiana city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Indiana
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.