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Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania admits nearly everyone — 90.8% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Indiana University of Pennsylvania is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania anchors the college town of Indiana, PA, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, where graduates median $90,257 four years out. Faculty pay averages $142,524 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 6,764 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 75.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 940 and 1170 — below the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Indiana University of Pennsylvania's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 940–1170 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Indiana University of Pennsylvania's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 480 | 530 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 520 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Indiana University of Pennsylvania received 9,422 applications and admitted 8,593 (91.2%), with 2,032 enrolling.
How Indiana University of Pennsylvania compares
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 90.8% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,380 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $51,019 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Indiana University of Pennsylvania's median earnings are $51,019 — below the Pennsylvania benchmark of $62,101. Weigh that against the $11,380 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Indiana University of Pennsylvania prices by residency: $11,380 in-state versus $16,297 out-of-state — a $4,917 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania enrolls 6,764 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Indiana University of Pennsylvania's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
55.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 44% don't — ask a Indiana University of Pennsylvania tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Indiana University of Pennsylvania
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $90,257 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,343 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $77,097 |
| Economics | $75,865 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $71,028 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $68,794 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,845 |
| Physics | $64,837 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,458 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $63,397 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $60,927 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $58,975 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,931 |
| Marketing | $58,043 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $57,936 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $56,380 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $54,958 |
| Criminology | $53,762 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $53,551 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $53,494 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $52,984 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $52,359 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $52,115 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $51,725 |
| Biology, General | $49,673 |
| Journalism | $49,625 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $49,537 |
| Music | $48,630 |
| Sociology | $47,851 |
| Psychology, General | $45,420 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $45,130 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $43,582 |
| History | $43,164 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $43,017 |
| Anthropology | $42,604 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $42,227 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $35,286 |
Median earnings for these 37 Indiana University of Pennsylvania programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $51,019 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 22 additional Indiana University of Pennsylvania programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Indiana University of Pennsylvania?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 940–1170 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 90.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Indiana University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?
91.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 8,593 admitted from 9,422 applicants.
How much does Indiana University of Pennsylvania cost?
In-state tuition is $11,380; out-of-state students pay $16,297. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $51,019 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Immaculata University — 85.8% admitted
- UPMC Jameson School of Nursing — 99.6% admitted
- Gwynedd Mercy University — 89.6% admitted
- Johnson College — 97.9% 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.