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Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana. 13,830 undergraduates. Admits 76% of applicants.

54%Graduation rateAbout the same as the national median for similar colleges
$9,479Average net price per year52% below the national median for similar colleges ($19,899)
$58,990Median earnings 10 years after startingAbout the same as the national median for similar colleges
$18,750Median debt at graduation13% below the national median for similar colleges ($21,609)
Our read

Graduates' median debt ($18,750) equals 32% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($58,990).

What families actually pay

Under $30,000$5,591
$30,000–$48,000$4,544
$48,001–$75,000$6,635
$75,001–$110,000$13,501
Over $110,000$21,321

Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.

Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $10,762 in-state, $35,227 out-of-state.

Do students finish, and what do they earn?

MeasureThis collegeSimilar colleges nationally
Graduation rate54%54%
Return for second year72%76%
Median earnings, 6 years after starting$52,095$49,318
Median earnings, 10 years after starting$58,990$58,912
Median debt at graduation$18,750$21,609

Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).

Programs and what graduates earn

261 programs reported
ProgramGraduates / yrMedian earnings, 1 yrMedian earnings, 5 yrsMedian debt
Computer Engineering26$75,941$108,455—
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering39$86,337$99,319$26,575
Computer Science100$69,683$97,678$23,000
Biomedical/Medical Engineering38$76,343$97,538$21,250
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians17$69,723$94,958—
Mechanical Engineering137$72,415$92,370$23,250
Engineering, Other22$70,505$90,342$16,050
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians37$72,357$89,629$28,566
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians38$72,909$85,797$22,250
Economics14$59,669$83,946$17,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing601$76,965$83,819$27,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General137$58,171$81,228$18,839
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions70$71,730$78,480$23,792
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions14$69,170$76,572$20,500
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs—$42,061$75,152$19,305
Business/Commerce, General419$58,148$74,543$18,750
Business Administration, Management and Operations78$51,038$73,603$20,720
Political Science and Government39$42,394$71,682$19,500
Mathematics22—$69,281$20,334
Chemistry35$40,357$69,096$22,477
Public Administration41$50,921$65,165$19,526
Biology, General167$43,709$64,790$18,161
Public Health92$45,870$64,389$18,250
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians12$33,350$63,601—
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions55$62,894—$25,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services108$45,048$62,563$19,500
Neurobiology and Neurosciences52$38,147$62,082$13,608
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness84$42,451$60,994$21,117
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities192$47,553$59,058$27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections85$47,689$58,427$17,501
Communication and Media Studies49$42,568$57,950$18,000
Hospitality Administration/Management69$43,494$56,721$20,500
Security Science and Technology30$49,767$54,954$21,500
Journalism21$37,774$53,106$22,244
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics12—$52,383—
Design and Applied Arts23$57,448$52,038$19,638
Psychology, General188$38,296$51,819$19,246
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods114$48,529$51,054$15,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas36$49,511$50,643$16,851
Sociology23—$50,268$24,036
American Sign Language7$40,252$49,667—
Social Work134$42,668$49,358$19,886
International Relations and National Security Studies9$37,698$49,307—
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication89$31,999$48,535$21,316
History16$43,004$48,006$24,850
Legal Support Services21$47,835—$23,340
Fine and Studio Arts96$33,965$47,113$24,732
English Language and Literature, General46$35,594$42,437$23,750
Philosophy6$40,662——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research9———
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies3———
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication3———
Information Science/Studies5———
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management19———
Engineering, General1———
Energy Systems Engineering7———
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians14———
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians3———
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1———
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology1———
Biotechnology4———
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General9———
Human Biology16——$20,178
Computational Science10———
Religion/Religious Studies4———
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences9———
Physics3———
Community Organization and Advocacy6———
Anthropology12——$21,500
Geography and Cartography3———
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft3———
Music11———
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions2———
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions5———
Medical Illustration and Informatics9———
Human Resources Management and Services2———

Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.

Getting in

76%Admission rate
1,139Average SAT of admitted students
21–29ACT middle 50%
13:1Students per faculty member
43%Undergraduates with a Pell Grant

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Quick answers

How much does Indiana University-Indianapolis cost per year?
The average net price at Indiana University-Indianapolis, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $9,479 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much do Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates earn?
Former Indiana University-Indianapolis students earn a median of $58,990 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at Indiana University-Indianapolis?
54% of Indiana University-Indianapolis students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much student debt do Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates have?
The median federal student debt at graduation from Indiana University-Indianapolis is $18,750. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.