Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Indiana, PA
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#18 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

9,073

Location Indiana, Pennsylvania
Website iup.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Town

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, approximately 60 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, operates as a public research university on a 374-acre suburban campus characterized by a mix of Victorian and modern architecture. Established in 1875 as Indiana Normal School, IUP has evolved into a comprehensive university offering more than 140 undergraduate programs and over 70 graduate programs. The university maintains strong academic programs in education, business, nursing, and fine arts, while its Eberly College of Business holds specialized AACSB accreditation. The campus features traditional residence halls housing most first-year students, with suite-style accommodations available for upperclassmen, and competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Crimson Hawks.

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Ratings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is rated within the lower 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

2 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#853
Best Public Colleges in the U.S.

#327
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#75
Best Public Colleges in Pennsylvania

#18
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#77

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 970/1180
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/27
GPA 3.39

Acceptance Rate

90.8%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 24%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Pennsylvania Resident Tuition

$11,380

Out of State Resident Tuition

$16,297

Breakdown

Tuition $11,380
Books and Supplies $1,100
Other Fees $3,664
Room and Board $13,286
Budget for Other Expenses $2,080
Total One Year Cost $31,510

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

52% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are Business, Social Sciences, and Health Professions. 25% of students major in Business, 17% in Social Sciences, and 8% in Health Professions.