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IU

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, PAPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 91% Acceptance
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91%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$16,804
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
6.8K
Students
Medium campus body
$42,278
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is a public institution located in the town setting of Indiana, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 91%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
6.8K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
91% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading490 - 600
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math480 - 580
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 27
1typical 50% range36
91%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Social Sciences13% of degrees
Health Sciences11% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,062
Earnings 5yr: $102,134
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,617
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,853
Earnings 5yr: $76,297
Debt: N/A
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,257
Earnings 5yr: $81,806
Debt: $26,288
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,343
Earnings 5yr: $75,223
Debt: $27,000
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,017
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,097
Earnings 5yr: $86,866
Debt: $27,000
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,865
Earnings 5yr: $69,353
Debt: $27,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,454
Earnings 5yr: $83,049
Debt: N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,028
Earnings 5yr: $72,560
Debt: $26,419
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,794
Earnings 5yr: $71,998
Debt: $25,959
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,605
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,348
Earnings 5yr: $72,248
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,845
Earnings 5yr: $66,277
Debt: $27,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,499
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,837
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $29,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,458
Earnings 5yr: $48,648
Debt: $27,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,397
Earnings 5yr: $61,616
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,842
Earnings 5yr: $54,032
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,927
Earnings 5yr: $70,821
Debt: $27,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$16,804
In-State Tuition$11,380
Out-of-State Tuition$16,297
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

37%
Pell Grants
59%
Take Loans
65%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$42,278
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$51,019

Completion Signals

56%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
75%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,995
Est. Monthly Payment
$216/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

38%
Men
62%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
32%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$70,053
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