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Summary
University of Indianapolis is a private institution that was founded in 1902. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,205, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 65 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Indianapolis's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), 38. Its tuition and fees are $23,830 (2012-13).
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The University of Indianapolis is a private residential institution of higher learning. Established in 1902 and now an integral part of the educational and cultural life of Indianapolis, the University maintains a moderate size and a diverse student body, and it provides a comprehensive set of general, pre-professional, and professional programs, grounded in liberal arts. Students indicate that they choose the University because of its challenging, yet supportive, atmosphere and relatively small size. As a result, there is a great sense of community and pride on the campus. The University helps students determine and achieve their individual academic goals. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1902 |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2011 Endowment | $72,856,778 |
Applying
When applying to University of Indianapolis, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at University of Indianapolis is $25. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 78.7 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 78.7% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of Indianapolis is 13:1, and the school has 55.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Indianapolis include: Business Administration and Management, General; Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Psychology, General; Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies; and Biology/Biological Sciences, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 74.5 percent.
Student Life
University of Indianapolis has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,205, with a gender distribution of 32.3 percent male students and 67.7 percent female students. At this school, 35.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 65.0 percent of students live off campus. University of Indianapolis is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 5,417 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
University of Indianapolis offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. University of 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, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of Indianapolis, 80 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at University of Indianapolis.
| Students who have cars on campus | 80% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At University of Indianapolis, 74.0 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $7,368.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $23,830 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $9,090 (2012-13) |
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