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#18 Best value colleges in the Midwest in AmericaIndiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN · Public · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $11,668 a year
Median debt at graduation: $20,000 (all students)
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In America
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in America#29 of 690
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#52 of 681
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in America#60 of 682
- Best value colleges in the Midwest in America#18 of 177
- Best value colleges in America#86 of 674
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in America#122 of 704
In Indiana
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in Indiana#1 of 21
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in Indiana#1 of 21
- Best value colleges in Indiana#2 of 21
- Best value colleges in the Midwest in Indiana#2 of 21
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in Indiana#2 of 21
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in Indiana#4 of 21
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.54%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.72%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,139 · ACT 25
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$23,466
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $23,316 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 17,037 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 33% · Women 67% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 35% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 7% |
| Total students | 25,497 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $11,668 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $23,316 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $20,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 54% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 44% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 43% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 55% |
| First-year retention | 72% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $55,198 |
| Admission rate | 76% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $65 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,267 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 37% |
| Average SAT | 1139 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 520–630 |
| SAT math | 510–610 |
| ACT composite | 21–29 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Excellent · Top 13% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Electrical engineering | |
| Computer engineering | |
| Computer science | |
| Electrical engineering technology | |
| Other engineering | |
| Mechanical engineering | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | |
| Mechanical engineering technology | |
| Allied health | |
| Nursing | |
| Computing and information science | |
| Clinical laboratory science | |
| Other computer and information sciences and support services | |
| Business administration | |
| Business (general) | |
| Economics | |
| Mathematics | |
| Pre-health | |
| Chemistry | |
| Drafting and design | |
| Public administration | |
| Criminal justice | |
| Public health | |
| Health administration | |
| Paralegal studies | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Biology | |
| Political science | |
| Neuroscience | |
| Security science | |
| Hospitality management | |
| Natural resources and conservation | |
| Secondary education | |
| Liberal arts | |
| Communication studies | |
| Romance languages | |
| Social work | |
| Teacher education | |
| International relations | |
| Journalism | |
| American Sign Language | |
| Psychology | |
| Broadcasting | |
| History | |
| Sociology | |
| Fine arts | |
| Anthropology | |
| English |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Biological and physical sciences, Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Biotechnology, Community Organization and Advocacy, Computational Science, Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Counseling and mental health, Dental assisting, Design, Electromechanical technology, Energy Systems Engineering, Engineering (general), Ethnic and gender studies, General studies, Geography, Geology and earth science, German, Human Biology, Human resources, Information science, Information technology, Interdisciplinary studies, Medical Illustration and Informatics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Public relations, Rehabilitation and therapy, Religious studies.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Health professions | |
| Business | |
| Engineering | |
| Computer and information sciences | |
| Biology |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 12% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 16% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $13,308 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Horizon League |
| ROTC | Army · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 13 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 53%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $106,905IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 14% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Indianapolis International Airport (IND)About 8 miles away · about 25 minutes by car |
| Town population | 885,860Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | IndianapolisIn or next to this city |
| Typical weather | 27°F in January · 74°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Indianapolis Se Side, IN, about 7 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.39 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.04 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.10 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.37 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1.24 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Indiana University-Indianapolis’s Compass Score?
- Good (grade B). It ranks in the top 47% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Indiana University-Indianapolis cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $11,668 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Indiana University-Indianapolis?
- Indiana University-Indianapolis admitted 76% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Indiana University-Indianapolis’s graduates do?
- 54% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $55,198; the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 151111
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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