Indiana University of Pennsylvania
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Pennsylvania residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 6,764 students.
About This School
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Indiana, Pennsylvania with approximately 6,764 undergraduate students enrolled. Indiana University of Pennsylvania has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,804 per year. The graduation rate is 56%, and the typical graduate earns $44,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
The Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) is a public research university in Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High Spending and Doctorate Production". As of 2024, the university enrolled over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is governed by a local Council of Trustees and the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. IUP has branch campuses at Punxsutawney, Northpointe, and Monroeville.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $17,216/year average net price, IUP is genuinely affordable, and the R2 doctoral research classification signals more academic depth than a typical regional state school. However, the 52% graduation rate and 71% freshman retention rate are real red flags — nearly 1 in 3 students leaves after year one, which raises honest questions about student support and campus fit. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear major in mind, but come in with a plan, because the data suggests drifting here carries real risk.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,764 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
1011 South Dr 201 Sutton Hall
Indiana, PA 15705-1098
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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