Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Acceptance
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is a public research university in Indiana, Pennsylvania, serving roughly 6,764 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 90.77% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $51,019 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,380
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,804 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 90.77% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 6,764 94.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 55.51%
- Opportunity College (2025): Higher access & higher earnings (Carnegie OCU)
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 32.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 13.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 83.5%
- Average SAT Score: 1082
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,216
- Applicants (IPEDS): 9,422
- Room & Board: $13,286 annual estimate
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus: what the data shows
Common questions about Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is located in Indiana, PA (ZIP 15705-1098).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 12% above the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Is Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus public or private?
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is a Public institution.
How much does Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus cost?
Published tuition: $11,380 in-state, $16,297 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $16,804.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,364 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,851 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,516 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,722 |
| $110,001+ | $21,933 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $45,520.
How hard is it to get into Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
Admission rate: 90.77%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1082 and midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
Total enrollment: 6,764 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 8,216 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,720 students.
About 94% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
150%-time completion rate: 55.51%.
First-year retention: 75.3%.
What do graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus earn?
Median earnings: $42,278 six years after entry; $51,019 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,798.
36.83% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (162 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (136 completions)
- Criminology (134 completions)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General (106 completions)
- Psychology, General (101 completions)
- Management Science (87 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (82 completions)
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician (74 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (73 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (68 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 90.77%; completion rate 55.51%; median earnings $51,019 at 10 years; net price $16,804. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$11,380
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus was $11,380.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,804
2024 Value
In 2024 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,804.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$67,216 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,804 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$45,520 4-Year In-State Tuition
$65,188 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$13,286 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,100 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$25,766 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$103,064 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
Financial Aid by Income Level
36.83% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
58.99% 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 of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 | $9,080 | $20,216 | $19,006 |
| 2014 | $9,470 | $20,965 | $18,204 |
| 2015 | $9,936 | $21,835 | $18,221 |
| 2016 | $11,368 | $22,377 | $18,902 |
| 2017 | $12,119 | $17,271 | $20,761 |
| 2018 | $12,979 | $18,730 | $21,615 |
| 2019 | $13,354 | $19,107 | $22,448 |
| 2020 | $13,144 | $18,897 | $22,828 |
| 2021 | $13,144 | $18,897 | $20,201 |
| 2022 | $11,320 | $18,927 | $19,868 |
| 2023 | $11,380 | $16,297 | $17,216 |
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
90.77% Acceptance Rate
9,422 Total Applicants
8,593 Students Admitted
2,032 First-Time Students Enrolled
23.65% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1082
ACT Average: 21
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 of Pennsylvania-Main Campus reported total enrollment of about 6,764 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (75.9%), Black or African American (9.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.2%). About 36.83% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 32.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
94.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus in 2024 is 6,764 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 8,216 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,720 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.3%
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 75.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
39.06% 100% Completion Time
55.51% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 39.06% of students graduating from Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 52% male / 48% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 6% male / 94% female
- Criminology: 29% male / 71% 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 of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
Return on Investment
$26,798 Median Student Debt
$51,019 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
52.53% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
659.03% Return on Investment
5.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 110 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 162 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 136 completions
3. Criminology: 134 completions
4. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 106 completions
5. Psychology, General: 101 completions
6. Management Science: 87 completions
7. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 82 completions
8. Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician: 74 completions
9. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 73 completions
Most popular programs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 83.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,877
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,440
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 of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is a public institution located in Indiana, PA, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminology. Enrollment is approximately 6,764 students. Student body composition includes White (75.9%), Black or African American (9.4%), Hispanic or Latino (5.2%). The admission rate is 90.77%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1082. The 150%-time completion rate is 55.51%. Approximately 36.83% of students receive Pell Grants. About 32.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Opportunity College (2025): Higher access and higher earnings under Carnegie’s Student Access and Earnings Classification. Browse all Opportunity Colleges.
Location
Indiana, PA 15705-1098
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 110 distinct degree programs, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 of Pennsylvania-Main Campus located?
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is located in Indiana, PA.
What is Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is 90.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 9,422 applicants and 8,593 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus cost?
Reported tuition is $11,380 and average net price is $16,804 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,286 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus reports undergraduate enrollment of about 8,216 students, White (75.9%), Black or African American (9.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
About 32.3% of students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus reports midpoint SAT about 1082 and midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus earn?
Median earnings are $42,278 six years after entry and $51,019 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
The 150%-time completion rate is 55.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,798.
Is Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus public or private?
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is a public institution located in Indiana, PA.
Is Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus an HBCU?
No. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus a tribal college?
No. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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
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.