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Indiana University-Indianapolis
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Annual Tuition
$10,449
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
81.4%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
55.1%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$55,198
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Indianapolis, IN. With a competitive tuition profile of $10,449, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 55.1% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
81.4%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$41,796
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
1.7 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$25,198
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$210,184
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$462,164
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Indiana University-Indianapolis is $20,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
428
Burglary
63
Theft
264
Assault
19
Robbery
8
Rape
65
Arson
8
Murder
1
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$10,449
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
72.5%
Success
55.1%
In-State Cost
$10,449
Age 25+ Students
15.7%
Carnegie Class
R2: Doctoral — High Research
Working at 6yr
8,055 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Indianapolis
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$982
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,145
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,349
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Indianapolis metropolitan area.