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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
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Information Summary
Ranks 485th overall and 39th in Pennsylvania
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
83.9 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$16,088 |
| Admission
Success rate |
71% |
| SAT
75 %ile scores |
1060 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
19 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
76% / 36% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
14,248 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Doctoral/Research Universities
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Doctoral, humanities/social sciences dominant |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
Ranks 1259th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $5,178 | $5,178 | $12,944 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,517 | $1,517 | $1,606 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $216 | $216 | $539 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $6,214 | $6,214 | $9,944 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $1,330 | $1,330 | $1,419 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $345 | $345 | $552 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $16,088 | $16,088 | $23,943 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $7,695 | $7,695 | $15,550 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $7,695 | $7,695 | $15,550 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $6,221 |
$6,221 |
$13,644 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $900 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $4,954 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,991 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $30 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 8,349 (3,595 male / 4,754 female) |
| Admitted | 5,966 (2,476 male / 3,490 female) |
| Admission rate | 71% |
| First-time Enrollment | 2,568 (1,158 male / 1,410 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 2,544 (1,142 male / 1,402 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 24 (16 male / 8 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 14,248 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 1028th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 94% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 430 / 530 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 430 / 530 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 860 / 1060 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 3,800 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $3,340 |
| Board Fee | $2,120 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Ranks 2348th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,292 | 820 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,756 | 1,178 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,199 | 566 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,298 | 1,903 | |
| Any financial aid type | 2,205 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 310 | 241 | 551 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 482 | 645 | 1,127 |
Hispanic | 83 | 83 | 166 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 67 | 69 | 136 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 17 | 12 | 29 |
White Non-Hispanic | 4,689 | 6,200 | 10,889 |
Race Unknown | 638 | 712 | 1,350 |
| Total | 6,286 | 7,962 | 14,248 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 19 | 13 | 32 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 81 | 134 | 215 |
Hispanic | 6 | 12 | 18 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 17 | 33 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | 3 | 5 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,045 | 1,428 | 2,473 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 1,169 | 1,607 | 2,776 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | 101 | 228 | |
| 144 | 78 | 222 | |
| 19 | 142 | 161 | |
| 76 | 70 | 146 | |
| 44 | 86 | 130 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Ranks 478th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $71,587 ($75,091 male / $67,320 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 641 (352 male / 289 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 84 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 8 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $12,618,524 |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (or IUP) is a public university located in the Borough of Indiana, Pennsylvania northeast of Pittsburgh. In 1965, the institution achieved university status and became Indiana University of Pennsylvania, or IUP. Today IUP is classified as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Intensive university and is accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Universities, NCATE, and AACSB. They are: Eberly College of Business and Information Technology, College of Education and Educational Technology, College of Fine Arts, College of Health and Human Services, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, School of Continuing Education, College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Its original building, a Victorian structure named John Sutton Hall once housed the entire school (see postcard image). Today Sutton Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The campus boasts a planetarium, University Museum, black box theater, recently renovated Hadley Union Building (HUB), extensive music library, and a newly remodeled Cogswell Hall for the university’s music community. Keith Hall (history, political science), Joseph Uhler Hall (psychology, criminology), Zink Hall (health, physical education), Davis Hall (journalism/education), Edna Sprowls Hall (art), Hamlin E. Wilson Hall (philosophy), Jane Leonard Hall (English, geography), Jean R. Stabley Library (media, children’s library), Jeannie Ackerman Hall (fashion, family/consumer science, interior design), Eicher Hall (writing center), Eberly College of Business, Stright Hall (mathematics, computer sciences, graduate dean), Sally B. Johnson Hall (safety sciences, nursing), Weyandt Hall (science), Matthew J. Walsh Hall (science), Pierce Hall (ROTC), George A. Whitmyre Hall (honors college) Administrative Buildings: Willis Pratt Hall (student activities), Albert Pechan Health Center, Campus Towers (university police), President’s Residence, Silas M. Clark Hall (bursar, registrar), McClellan Gordon Hall, Samuel W. Jack Cogeneration Plant (power plant), Robertshaw Building, R&P Office Building, John Sutton Hall (“Old Main”) Public Venues: Olive K. Miler Stadium, Memorial Field House, Foster Hall (dining), Daugherty Field, Oak Grove, Flagstone Ampitheater, Breezedale Alumni Center Residential Buildings: Florence Wallace Hall, Esch Hall, Whitmyre Hall (honors college), David L. Shafer Hall (Governor’s Quad), Mabel Mack Hall (Tri-Halls), Hope Stewart Hall (Tri-Halls), Agnes Turnbull Hall (Tri-Halls), Campus Towers, University Towers, J. Nicholas Langham Hall McCarthy Hall, Elkin Hall, Former Facilites: Thomas Sutton Hall (dining/residence), Corrine Menk Wahr Hall (men’s residence), Administrative Annex/Military Hall, Memorial Athletic Field, Stanley House, Catawba House, McGregor Hall Similar to many universities of comparable size, IUP has been featured in local news stories regarding several students’ actions. Indiana University of Pennsylvania is often confused with Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana or is often thought of as being affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Fraternities Acacia, Alpha Chi Rho, Chi Phi, Delta Sigma Phi, Delta Tau Delta, Phi Kappa Psi, Phi Kappa Tau, Phi Mu Delta, Pi Lambda Phi, Sigma Chi, Sigma Pi, Sigma Tau Gamma, Theta Chi, Phi Mu Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Sigma, Phi Sigma Pi, Tau Kappa Epsilon Sororities Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Alpha Sigma Tau, Alpha Xi Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Phi Epsilon, Delta Tau Sigma, Delta Zeta, Sigma Kappa, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Theta Phi Alpha, Zeta Tau Alpha, Gamma Sigma Sigma IUP faculty has won nearly 60 Fulbright Exchange Awards since 1959, enabling them to study and conduct research in 27 countries. Arts are a big part of IUP culture as evidenced by continual theatrical appearances at venues such as the Kennedy Center and Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh. Indiana University of Pennsylvania (1965-) Indiana State Teachers College (1927-1965) Indiana Normal School (1875-1927) There are more than 80,000 people around the world who call IUP their alma mater.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. For one thing, the university has a Accelerated Program, Distance Learning, Double Major, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, ROTC, Army, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Urban Semester, Visiting/Exchange Student Program, Washington Semester and Weekend College. Besides, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Legal Services, Minority Student Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service, Veterans Counselor and Women’s Services can help. Indiana University of Pennsylvania is unique in its study options. Students with disabilities are not left alone with programs such as Partial Services/Facilities For Students With Learning Disabilities, Services/Facilities For Hearing Impaired, Services/Facilities For Speech Or Communications Disorders, Services/Facilities For Visually Impaired, Wheelchair Accessibility, 3500 work stations, available in: dorms, libraries, computer centers, Dorms Wired for Access to Campus-Wide Network, Email Accounts Provided to All Students, Online Course Registration for Freshmen, Commuter/Off-Campus Students Can Connect to Campus Network, Computer Repair Service Available On Campus, Computer Helpline Available, Dorms Wired for High Speed Internet Connections, Student Web Hosting, Wireless Network, Offers distance learning courses or programs (online or partially online): Yes, During Intersession Periods, During Normal Term Periods, Over the Summer, Percent of courses taught as online courses: 2%, Percent of courses taught as blended (online and offline): 1% and Percent of courses taught face-to-face: 97%.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Biological/Physical Sciences
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art – General, Drama/Theater Arts, Multimedia, Music – General, Music – General Performance
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- French, German, Spanish
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biochemistry, Biology
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Clinical Laboratory Science, Nuclear Medical Technology, Nursing (RN), Respiratory Therapy
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Education:
- Art Teacher Education, Business Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Education of Deaf/Hearing Impaired, Education of Physically Handicapped, Education of Speech Impaired, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, Family/Consumer Sciences – Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Science Teacher Education, Social Studies Teacher Education, Special Education, Trade/Industrial Education
- Public Administration and Service:
- Public Services
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Finance/Banking, Human Resources Management, International Business, Management Information Systems, Office Management
- Social Sciences:
- Anthropology, Criminology, Economics, Geography, International Relations, Political Science/Government, Sociology
- Popular majors:
- fifty-seven percent liberal arts, forty-three percent business per marketing, twenty-three percent business per marketing, eighteen percent social sciences, twelve percent education, seven percent communications per journalism, seven percent visual and performing arts, five percent health professions, five percent parks and recreation
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Health/Physical Fitness
- Personal and Culinary Services:
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- History:
- History – General
- Mathematics:
- Applied Mathematics, Mathematics – General
- English Language and Literature:
- English Language & Literature – General
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Geology, Physics
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
- Computer Science:
- Computer/Information Sciences – General
- Communications & Journalism:
- Communications/Rhetoric, Journalism
Besides, for international students, the application fee is 35. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 15th of June. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $511 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions
This school requires an application fee consisting of thirty-five dollars regular application fee, thirty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, thirty-five dollars online application fee and point zero . Transfer student are not ignored. For example, there were one thousand, five hundred and three total number of transfer students who applied and nine hundred and nineteen total number of transfer students who were admitted. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 55%. Remember that this can change at any time.
Similarly, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 31st of December. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 15th of June. The regular application due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of May and It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, and make sure they are in by the 15th of April.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Financial Aid
Financial aid forms are FAFSA and State aid form. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Athletics, Job Skills, Leadership, Music/Drama, ROTC and State/District Residency. Financial aid distribution is at thirty-four percent scholarships per grants and sixty-six percent loans per jobs. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Job Skills, Leadership, Music/Drama and State/District Residency.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Students
The university is a Public, University, Four-year, Coed, where 55 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. The school’s size is approximately eleven thousand, seven hundred and eighty-eight degree-seeking undergrads, two thousand, five hundred and nine first-time degree-seeking freshmen and two thousand and thirty-four graduate enrollment. In addition, it is part of an Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. Indiana University of Pennsylvania offers Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees. Additionally, the student body consists of ninety-seven percent in-state students, three percent out-of-state students, two percent part-time students, fifty-four percent women, forty-six percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, one percent asian per pacific islander, twelve percent black per non-hispanic, two percent hispanic, seventy-six percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, eight percent race per ethnicity unreported, sixteen percent in top 10th of graduating class, thirty-five percent in top quarter of graduating class, seventy-four percent in top half of graduating class, thirty-two percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, thirteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, seven percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, forty-four percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, zero percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99 and four percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49.
This school features the Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. In other words, the school is located 50 miles from Pittsburgh.Students should note the housing policies: First-Year Students Guaranteed On-Campus Housing, seventy-nine percent of first-year students live in college housing, thirty-two percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, Apartments For Single Students, Special Housing For Disabled Students, Special Housing For International Students, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, seventy-five dollars amount of housing deposit, and First-time first-year students allowed to have car. Additionally, the university has many unique facilites such as museums, ski slopes, nature preserve, lodge, and sailing base.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Athletics
The Indians are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Men’s Scholarship Golf
- Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Racquetball
- Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_indoor
- Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_outdoor
- Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
- Men’s Intramural Wrestling















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hello i was wondering, are the ACT and PSAE test scores required to attend your school, and also what are the gpa requirments?