Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus campus
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 3,906
Student to faculty ratio 22 to 1
Acceptance rate 94%
Students retention rate 71%
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, IUP is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 94% indicates that IUP is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at IUP is 71% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at IUP do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

94.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,144

Cost of attendance at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,897

Cost of attendance at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus received on average $7,078 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,078
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 786 43% $4,738 $3,723,982
Other Federal Grant 810 45% $5,488 $4,445,599
State Grant/Scholarships 675 37% $3,488 $2,354,516
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,808 100% $3,329 $6,018,834
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,811 100% $7,078 $12,818,949

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students is 55.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 49.6%.

55.6%

  • asian 51.7% 15 students
  • African American 31.8% 121 students
  • white 62.9% 1,157 students
  • unknown 55.6% 5 students
  • hispanic 38.8% 54 students
  • International Students 63.6% 14 students
  • Mixed Race 40.6% 54 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)