Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,883

1% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$11,550

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.32%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

83.6%

15,194 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

27,690

75.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

56.5%

2,035 Graduates

About

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is a higher education institution located in Marion County, IN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis were Registered Nursing (495 degrees awarded), General Business (475 degrees), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (260 degrees).

In 2021, 8,406 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis. 62.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,712 degrees), 7.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (745 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is $8,883, which is $−20,109 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is $8,883, which is $−20,109 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,550.

In 2021, 69% of undergraduate students attending Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,883

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis was $8,883. The cost of tuition at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is $−20,109 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,550

2021 Value

6.44%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,550. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis grew by 6.44%.

This chart compares the average net price of Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,152

Room and Board

$930

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis was of $10,152 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.52% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $930. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 16.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.43% with respect to 2020, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.32%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis was 1.32%, which represents 87 out of the 6611 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis received 15,194 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 6.33% annual growth. Out of those 15,194 applicants, 12,704 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.6% acceptance rate.

There were 27,690 students enrolled at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis in 2021. 33% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis has an overall enrollment yield of 27.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

12,704

Accepted Out of 15,194

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis was 83.6% (12,704 admissions from 15,194 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 78.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 6.33%, while admissions declined by −0.275%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

33%

Submission Percentage (2021)

1,147

Scores Submitted (2021)

33% of enrolled first-time students at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis had a total enrollment of 27,690 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is 21,019 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,671. This means that 75.9% of students enrolled at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.2% White, 10% Hispanic or Latino, 9.3% Black or African American, 6.73% Asian, 4.66% Two or More Races, 0.0614% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0253% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.6%), followed by White Male (25.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.84%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.7%), followed by White Male (24.3%) and Asian Female (4.96%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 27,690 students. The full-time enrollment at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is 21,019 and the part-time enrollment is 6,671. This means that 75.9% of students enrolled at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
17,488 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,778 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,576 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is 63.2% White, 10% Hispanic or Latino, 9.3% Black or African American, 6.73% Asian, 4.66% Two or More Races, 0.0614% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0253% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 149 students (0.538%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 2,064 more women than men received degrees from Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is white (5,712 degrees awarded). There were 7.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (745 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is Registered Nursing (495 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (475 degrees) and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (260 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (94 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (888 degrees), and Legal (398 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis are Software developers (388,073 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (331,879 people), Other managers (329,834 people), Civil engineers (259,643 people), and Mechanical engineers (190,896 people).

The most specialized majors at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis in 2021 are Library Science (94 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (888 degrees), Legal (398 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (215 degrees), and Engineering (454 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis are Library Science (94 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (888 degrees), Legal (398 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (215 degrees), and Engineering (454 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis are Computer Systems Design (423,230 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (405,731 people), Construction (276,391 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (218,788 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (216,982 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
495 degree-majors awarded
General Business
475 degree-majors awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
260 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis was Registered Nursing with 495 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,171

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

5,235

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 3,171 degrees were awarded to men at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, which is 0.606 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,235).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 448 degrees were awarded to men at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis in General Business, which is 1.33 times more than the 337 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 570 degrees were awarded to men at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis in Social Work, which is 12.1 times more than the 47 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 28% of students graduating from Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.786% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
5,712 degrees awarded
Black or African American
745 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
575 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is white (5,712 degrees awarded). There were 7.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (745 degrees).

0.416% of degree recipients (35 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
3,580 degrees awarded
White Male
2,132 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
513 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is white female (3,580 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2132 degrees).

Operations

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis has an endowment valued at nearly $2.25B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 134M (5.95%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis had a total salary expenditure of 1.32B. Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis employs 321 Associate professors, 274 Lecturers and 269 Assistant professors. Most academics at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis are Male Professor (168), Female Assistant professor (167), and Male Associate professor (164).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis are: Office and Administrative Support, with 791 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 423 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 420 employees.

Endowment

$2.25B

2021 Endowment

96.2%

growth from 2020

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis has an endowment valued at about $2.25B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis grew 96.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.86B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$270M - Federal
$15.6M - State
$1.43M - Local

As of 2021, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis received $270M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $15.6M from state grants and contracts, and $1.43M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$642M

2021 Salaries

2.24%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis paid a median of $642M in salaries, which represents 48.8% of their overall expenditure ($1.32B) and a 2.24% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$102M

Instructional Salaries

1,114

Number of Employees

In 2021, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis paid a total of $102M to 1,114 employees working as instructors, which represents 15.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

321 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

791 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis were Associate professor with 321 employees, Lecturer with 274 employees, and Assistant professor with 269 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis were Office and Administrative Support with 791 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 423 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 420 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis was Male Professor with 168 employees, Female Assistant professor with 167 employees, and Male Associate professor with 164 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis.