IUPUI is Indiana's premier urban research university. The campus enrolls more than 30,000 students in 21 schools and academic units.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why IUPUI?
- What are the admission requirements?
- Can home schooled students be admitted to IUPUI?
- What kinds of degree programs does IUPUI offer?
- Is a university education worth the money?
- How much does it cost to attend IUPUI?
- Where can I find information about applying for financial aid and scholarships?
- Will I receive personal attention at a school the size of IUPUI?
- What type of support services do you offer?
- How large are classes at IUPUI?
- Where do students live?
- How safe is the campus?
- Does IUPUI do anything to promote diversity?
- If I need special assistance due to a disability, does IUPUI have services available to assist me?
- How can I schedule a campus visit?
- Do you offer open house days throughout the year?
Why IUPUI?
IUPUI is an urban research and academic health sciences campus that offers over 200 degree programs, has over 29,000 students, small class sizes, state of the art facilities and exception faculty. To find out what sets IUPUI apart, visit About IUPUI.
What are the admission requirements?
The admissions requirements vary, depending on whether you apply as a beginning freshman, transfer or non degree student and where you attended college.
- Requirements for Beginning Freshman
- Requirements for Transfer and Non-Degree (Visiting) Students from Purdue
- Requirements for Transfer Students from any other college or university
- Requirements for Visiting Students from another Indiana University campus
- Requirements for Visiting Students from any other college or university (not including Purdue or Indiana University)
Can home schooled students be admitted to IUPUI?
Yes. Over 150 students have enrolled at IUPUI with home school backgrounds and as a group these students have academically excelled and out-performed the general student population. Our admission requirements for home school students are the same requirements used for students attending public or private schools. For detailed information about what documentation should be submitted with the student's application, please visit our home school page.
What kinds of degree programs does IUPUI offer?
Students at IUPUI have the incredible opportunity to earn either a Purdue University degree or an Indiana University degree at one location. There are no "IUPUI degrees". From degrees in English to Visual Communications, IUPUI offers the broadest range of degree programs in the state! View IUPUI Schools & Departments or the complete degree listing for more information.
Is a university education worth the money?
Yes! You'll find the answer to this question in the employment ads of today's newspaper. You'll find the same answer in the offices of
Fortune 500 executives, most of whom have college liberal arts backgrounds. You'll find studies that show college grads advance further and
faster than high school grads. There are statistics which reveal that the annual earnings of college graduates are 70 percent higher than
those of high school graduates. Nothing opens doors of opportunity like a college degree.
How much does it cost to attend IUPUI?
Fees are charged to the student based on the number of credit hours the student is enrolled in. A student who is considered full time must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 undergraduate credit hours per semester. The current rate per credit hour for an in state resident is $217.70. For non-resident students, the rate per credit hour is $663.95.
In addition to tuition, there are different fees assessed based upon what types of courses a student takes and how many courses are taken. The Office of the Bursar manages and collects all tuition and fees. A detailed list of fees and tuition for both undergraduate and undergraduate students can be found at www.bursar.iupui.edu.
Where can I find information about applying for financial aid and scholarships?
The first step in receiving any financial aid is to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The IUPUI school code is 001813. Once you have been admitted and the IUPUI Office of Student Financial Aid Services receives the FAFSA information, you will receive an award notification letter letting you know how much aid (including grants, loans, and work study monies) you are eligible for.
Two great places to start looking for more information are the websites for the Office of Student Financial Aid Services and the Office of Student Scholarships. Also, www.students.gov has a great deal of information about paying for college and FastWeb is a great free scholarship search engine.
Will I receive personal attention at a school the size of IUPUI?
IUPUI does everything possible to make students feel at home on campus. This starts with enrollment counseling and is followed by the Office of Orientation Services. Students have the opportunity to meet, work with, and get to know our staff, faculty, and advisors. Our instructors are accessible and offer weekly office hours to provide extra help to students if needed. If students take some initiative, adjustment to IUPUI will be easy.
What type of support services do you offer?
IUPUI offers a variety of services for students to help them succeed including mentoring, peer tutoring, over 120 student organizations, and counseling (CAPS). Another service to help students succeed is the Math Assistance Center (MAC). This center offers onsite tutoring and mentoring for all students enrolled in math courses. For more support services information, please visit University College.
How large are classes at IUPUI?
Classes at IUPUI are probably smaller than you think. More than 45 percent of IUPUI's classes have 25 or fewer students, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1. Of course, every college, regardless of size, has some large lectures. In those classes, we strongly recommend that students sit close to the front, ask questions, and take advantage of the professors' office hours and email to discuss their understanding of the material and their progress in the course.
Where do students live?
IUPUI has students who live on campus and students who choose to live off campus and commute. We currently have one "traditional residence hall" co-ed facility (Ball Residence) which consists of 220 rooms, 325 beds. Freshmen are encouraged to reside in Ball Residence Hall's "Living Your Freshman Experience (LYFE)" Residential Learning Community. The Campus Apartments on the River Walk offer one, two, and four bedroom furnished apartments with full kitchens and laundry facilities. Please see the Housing Website for more information regarding student housing options.
How safe is the campus?
IUPUI employs 34 full-time sworn police officers. The full-time and student police officers are certified as law enforcement officers by the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board and meet the same standards as other law enforcement officers in Indiana. In an effort to provide protection and security to the campus, the IUPUI Police provide a number of services including more than 90 yellow emergency telephones on campus which are direct lines to the IUPUI Public Safety Dispatch Center. These provide free access for people on campus to request any type of assistance. The IUPUI Police also provide or will facilitate informational sessions on any subject relating to crime prevention, security issues, and other related topics. In addition, students may obtain an IUPUI Campus Police escort to their car or another building on campus by calling (317) 274-SAFE (7233) 24 hours a day. All crime statistics are reported on the IUPUI Police website.
Does IUPUI do anything to promote diversity?
ABSOLUTELY! IUPUI students are as diverse as the city around them, coming from many walks of life, varied ethnic cultures, with different personal, academic, and professional goals. The IUPUI Office of Student Life and Diversity supports this diversity by providing a variety of cultural, leadership, social, and educational programs. Student life at IUPUI promotes opportunities for mutual understanding and respect of world cultures and individual differences within a community of high expectations for academic success. IUPUI has approximately 30,000 students representing 49 states and 122 countries! View the IUPUI Diversity Website for more information.
If I need special assistance due to a disability, does IUPUI have services available to assist me?
Yes. Adaptive Educational Services (AES) works to make campus life and learning accessible for students with disabilities. AES assists students with disabilities to achieve their educational goals through such services as note taking, interpreting, and test proctoring.
How can I schedule a campus visit?
Want to schedule a tour? Anytime is a wonderful time to visit IUPUI as you continue along your college selection process. We offer campus tours led by current IUPUI students and staff so that you can gain from their perspective on our university and find out why IUPUI was the right choice for them. We have a flexible calendar that offers many morning and late afternoon tours, as well as some Saturdays. Please call the Office of Campus Visitation at (317) 274-8482 or www.visit.iupui.edu.
Do you offer open house days throughout the year?
Yes. We offer topical sessions called JagDays. JagDays are day-long programs for prospective students. The day includes interactive, personalized experiences with academic units as well as the traditional IUPUI tours and information presentations. In order to schedule the best JagDay for your interests, visit the JagDays web site for more information on the current JagDays schedule. Space is limited, so register today!
In both spring and fall, we offer a free open house called Campus Day. Pre-registration is not required for Campus Day.
