Indiana University-Purdue University--Indianapolis

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425 N. University Boulevard

Indianapolis, IN 46202-5143

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Phone: (317) 274-5555
2010-2011 Tuition
$7,885
in-state
$24,428
out-of-state
Students
22,245
enrolled
43%
male /
57%
female
Admissions
May 1
application deadline
63.3%
accepted

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Summary

Indiana University-Purdue University--Indianapolis is a public institution that was founded in 1969. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 22,245, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 509 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Indiana University-Purdue University--Indianapolis's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $7,885 (2010-11); out-of-state tuition and fees are $24,428 (2010-11).

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, better known as IUPUI, offers more than 250 degrees, including several highly ranked master’s programs. The medical and health fields at IUPUI consist of esteemed graduate programs in primary care, nursing, and social work. The law school offers a prestigious legal writing program, and there are several notable master’s programs in the IUPUI School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Undergraduates at IUPUI can choose from many areas of study, with unique majors such as motorsports engineering.

Besides academics, IUPUI students can get involved in many student organizations, as well as Greek life and intramural sports. Student athletes can try out for the IUPUI Jaguars varsity teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Summit League. IUPUI also hosts many events for students to attend, including the Indianapolis Tennis Championships and the annual International Festival, which presents authentic foods and crafts from around the world. Notable Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis alumni include Norman Bridwell, author and illustrator of the Clifford the Big Red Dog children’s books, and Dan Quayle, former vice president under George H.W. Bush.

School mission (as provided by the school):

Mission of IUPUI
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), a partnership between Indiana and Purdue Universities, is Indiana's urban research and academic health sciences campus. IUPUI's mission is to advance the State of Indiana and the intellectual growth of its citizens to the highest levels nationally and internationally through research and creative activity, teaching and learning, and civic engagement. By offering a distinctive range of bachelor's, master's, professional, and Ph.D. degrees, IUPUI promotes the educational, cultural, and economic development of central Indiana and beyond through innovative collaborations, external partnerships, and a strong commitment to diversity.

In pursuing its mission and vision, IUPUI provides for its constituents excellence in:

-Teaching and Learning
-Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity
-Civic Engagement, Locally, Nationally, and Globally

With each of these core activities characterized by:

-Collaboration within and across disciplines and with the community,
-A commitment to ensuring diversity, and
-Pursuit of best practices

Campus Profile
-IUPUI is Indiana's premier urban public research university.
-Offering more than 250 degrees in 21 schools, IUPUI is Indiana's most comprehensive university.
-The campus has a health and life sciences focus, with a medical school and a nursing school among the largest in the nation.
-The campus awards degrees from both Purdue University and Indiana University.
-The campus has an annual budget of $1.2 billion.
-IUPUI offers an affordable top quality education - cost of full time undergraduate in-state attendance per year (tuition and general fees): $6,434; out of state: $19,668. (Tuition and Fee Estimator)
-The IUPUI Jaguars participate in Division I athletics.
-Indianapolis offers outstanding opportunities for jobs, internships, social, and recreational activities.
-Student housing accommodates approximately 1,107 students in a traditional residence hall, town homes, and Campus Apartments on the River Walk. Off-campus accommodations are also available.

General Information

School type public, coed college
Year founded 1969
Religious affiliation N/A
Academic calendar semester
Setting urban
2010 Endowment $520,478,148

Applying

When applying to Indiana University-Purdue University--Indianapolis, it's important to note the application deadline is May 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due May 31. The application fee at Indiana University-Purdue University--Indianapolis is $50. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 63.3 percent.

For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.

Selectivity selective
Fall 2010 acceptance rate 63%
Application deadline May 1
SAT/ACT scores must be received by May 31

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Academic Life

The student-faculty ratio at Indiana University-Purdue University--Indianapolis is 16:1, and the school has 34.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Indiana University-Purdue University--Indianapolis include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; and Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 69.8 percent.

Class sizes
Class sizes
Student-faculty ratio 16:1
4-year graduation rate 11% - Low
Five most popular majors for 2010 graduates
Health Professions and Related Programs 17%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 16%
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 15%
Education 10%
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields 5%

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Student Life

Indiana University-Purdue University--Indianapolis has a total undergraduate enrollment of 22,245, with a gender distribution of 42.8 percent male students and 57.2 percent female students. 5.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 95.0 percent of students live off campus. Indiana University-Purdue University--Indianapolis is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.

Total enrollment 30,566
Student gender distribution
Student gender distribution
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity N/A
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority N/A
Collegiate athletic association NCAA I

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Campus Info & Services

Indiana University-Purdue University--Indianapolis offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Indiana University-Purdue University--Indianapolis also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Indiana University-Purdue University--Indianapolis, 99 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Indiana University-Purdue University--Indianapolis.

Students who have cars on campus 99% - High
Health insurance offered Yes
Students required to own/lease a computer No

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Paying for School

At Indiana University-Purdue University--Indianapolis, 69.3 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $7,023.

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In-state tuition and fees $7,885 (2010-11)
Out-of-state tuition and fees $24,428 (2010-11)
Room and board $7,944 (2010-11) - Medium
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