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Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indiana University-Indianapolis says yes to 76.4% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $55,198 median earnings.
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Indiana University-Indianapolis sits in Indianapolis proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, where graduates median $97,841 four years out. 37.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 13,830 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 72.2% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1040 and 1230 — near the IN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Indiana University-Indianapolis's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Indiana University-Indianapolis received 15,715 applications and admitted 12,791 (81.4%), with 3,283 enrolling.
You can apply to Indiana University-Indianapolis without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1040 and 1230; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 520 | 570 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 570 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Indiana University-Indianapolis compares
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | Indiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 76.4% | 77.9% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,762 | $32,352 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,198 | $52,071 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Indiana University-Indianapolis: $55,198 median at year ten, versus $52,071 across Indiana institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $10,762 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $34,891. For non-residents, Indiana University-Indianapolis's $34,891 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 13,830 undergrads, Indiana University-Indianapolis is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
54.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 46% don't — ask a Indiana University-Indianapolis tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Indiana University-Indianapolis
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $97,841 |
| Computer Engineering | $95,884 |
| Computer Science | $94,380 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $90,782 |
| Engineering, Other | $89,261 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $88,960 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $88,435 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $87,114 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $85,533 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $80,783 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,722 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $77,983 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $76,220 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | $75,498 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,282 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $70,903 |
| Economics | $68,036 |
| Mathematics | $66,203 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $62,442 |
| Chemistry | $61,687 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $61,420 |
| Public Administration | $60,564 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,541 |
| Public Health | $57,800 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $57,564 |
| Legal Support Services | $57,262 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,203 |
| Biology, General | $56,830 |
| Political Science and Government | $56,560 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $56,218 |
| Security Science and Technology | $55,988 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $53,784 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $53,688 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,841 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $51,718 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,397 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $50,700 |
| Social Work | $50,246 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,540 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $49,069 |
| Journalism | $48,113 |
| American Sign Language | $47,003 |
| Psychology, General | $46,904 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $46,473 |
| History | $44,850 |
| Sociology | $43,678 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $41,629 |
| Anthropology | $40,018 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $38,198 |
Median earnings for these 49 Indiana University-Indianapolis programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $55,198 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 29 additional Indiana University-Indianapolis programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Indiana University-Indianapolis?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1040–1230 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 76.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Indiana University-Indianapolis's acceptance rate?
81.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 12,791 admitted from 15,715 applicants.
How much does Indiana University-Indianapolis cost?
In-state tuition is $10,762; out-of-state students pay $34,891. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,198 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Indiana
- Purdue University Fort Wayne — 83.9% admitted
- University of Indianapolis — 66.5% admitted
- Huntington University — 75.6% admitted
- Indiana Institute of Technology — 70.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.