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Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is a public research university in Indianapolis, Indiana, with about 13,800 undergraduates. It admitted 76.4% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $10,762 a year for in-state students and $34,891 for students from other states, before aid.

What Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis costs

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis charges $10,762 a year in published tuition and fees for Indiana residents, about $5,381 a semester, and $34,891 a year for students from other states, about $17,446 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $23,316 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $11,577 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

For fall 2024, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis received 15,643 applications and admitted 11,947 students, and 2,942 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1030 and 1240.

What Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse555
Business / Commerce419
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other192
Psychology188
Biology / Biological Sciences167
Mechanical Engineering137
Social Work134
Computer Science100

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis's acceptance rate? 76.4% for fall 2024: 11,947 of 15,643 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis? $10,762 a year for in-state students and $34,891 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis? About 13,800 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1030–1240.

What is the campus setting at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.

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