Campus of University of Indianapolis

    University of Indianapolis

    Indianapolis, IN, United States

    University of Indianapolis' acceptance rate is 66.5% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 10,241 applicants). It is a private nonprofit university in Indianapolis, IN, with 3,005 students. The average net price after grants is $19,513 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 57.4%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $58,791.

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Private nonprofit
    • Doctoral/professional university
    • NCAA Division II

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    University of Indianapolis acceptance rate

    Acceptance rate: 66.5% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 7,973 of 10,241 applicants were admitted. Admissions details

    What we know

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    Admit rate
    66.5%

    More selective than 68% of colleges

    National median 77.3%

    Avg. net price
    $19,513
    per year, after aid

    Costs more than 61% of colleges

    National median $16,403

    Graduation rate
    57.4%
    within six years

    Higher than 68% of colleges

    National median 46%

    Median earnings
    $58,791
    10 years after entry

    Higher than 69% of colleges

    National median $50,155

    Students
    3,005

    Larger than 67% of colleges

    National median 1,603

    University of IndianapolisMiddle half of collegesNational median

    Religious affiliation: United Methodist(U.S. College Scorecard · 2025)

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    Admissions

    University of Indianapolis admitted 66.5% of 10,241 applicants.

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    1. Applicants10,241

      66.5% of applicants were admitted

    2. Admitted7,973

      13.1% of admitted students enrolled (yield)

    3. Enrolled (first-year)1,048
    Bar length is relative to the number of applicants. Enrolled counts first-time, first-year students.

    Cost & financial aid

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Average net price

    $19,513

    What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.

    Published price vs. what students paid

    Tuition & fees
    $38,308
    Average net price
    $19,513
    Tuition is the published yearly price. Average net price is the yearly cost of attendance (tuition, housing, food, books) minus grants and scholarships.

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    38.3%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    Outcomes

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    57.4%

    Graduation rate

    First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time

    71%

    First-year retention

    Students who return for a second year

    Median earnings

    $58,791

    Former students who received federal aid

    Graduate earnings by major at University of Indianapolis

    Programs at University of Indianapolis

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025

    Bachelor's majors where University of Indianapolis is ranked in CollegesRef's value rankings. Earnings are medians 4 years after graduating, for graduates who received federal aid; the tick on each bar marks the median of all ranked colleges in that field.

    Criminal justice

    Ranked #122 of 379 for value

    Criminal Justice and Corrections · 27 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $62,307
    Ranked-college median: $55,481
    Median debt
    $25,500
    Ranked-college median: $21,500
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    Finance

    Ranked #129 of 330 for value

    Finance and Financial Management Services · 69 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $86,923
    Ranked-college median: $77,916
    Median debt
    $21,000
    Ranked-college median: $19,500
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    Kinesiology and exercise science

    Ranked #166 of 459 for value

    Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness · 77 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $59,819
    Ranked-college median: $53,707
    Median debt
    $25,500
    Ranked-college median: $21,500
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    Biology

    Ranked #264 of 680 for value

    Biology, General · 25 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $67,270
    Ranked-college median: $58,001
    Median debt
    $26,991
    Ranked-college median: $20,717
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    Education

    Ranked #287 of 521 for value

    Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods · 29 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $49,861
    Ranked-college median: $48,822
    Median debt
    $25,000
    Ranked-college median: $21,500
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    Communications

    Ranked #344 of 388 for value

    Communication and Media Studies · 20 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $48,711
    Ranked-college median: $56,130
    Median debt
    $25,583
    Ranked-college median: $19,593
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    Psychology

    Ranked #361 of 814 for value

    Psychology, General · 84 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $54,319
    Ranked-college median: $51,007
    Median debt
    $25,000
    Ranked-college median: $21,000
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    Nursing

    Ranked #501 of 686 for value

    Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 115 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $83,156
    Ranked-college median: $85,171
    Median debt
    $26,250
    Ranked-college median: $20,938
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    Business

    Ranked #661 of 986 for value

    Business Administration, Management and Operations · 87 graduates

    Earnings 4 yrs after
    $61,006
    Ranked-college median: $64,860
    Median debt
    $23,020
    Ranked-college median: $21,375
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    University of Indianapolis rankings by major, with the score behind each rank

    Academics

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Total students

    3,005

    Academic calendar

    Four one four

    Carnegie classification

    Doctoral/professional university

    A Doctoral and Professional Degree University (which undergraduates attend).

    Location & details

    Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.

    University of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN, United States

    Distances are straight-line miles, not driving distance. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles by OpenFreeMap and OpenMapTiles.

    Campus

    University of Indianapolis

    Indianapolis, IN, United States

    • Private nonprofit
    • Doctoral/professional university

    Large city

    Inside an urbanized area and a principal city.

    1. City (this campus)
    2. Suburb
    3. Town
    4. Rural

    Nearest major cityIn or next to Indianapolis, IN

    In the city250 mi

    Calendar
    Four one four
    Website
    uindy.edu

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    Special features

    What sets this college apart, grouped by theme, each with what it means and the data or editorial tag behind it.

    CollegesRef editorial

    Cost & aid

    Affordable

    Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.

    Average net price $19,513 a year after aid

    Athletics

    NCAA Division II · Competitive sports with partial scholarships and smaller programs.

    1. D-INCAA Division I
    2. D-IINCAA Division II (this college)
    3. D-IIINCAA Division III
    4. NAIANAIA
    5. NJCAANJCAA

    Tagged by CollegesRef editors as a big-time athletics school.

    Mission & community

    Methodist

    Affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

    CollegesRef editorial tag

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the University of Indianapolis acceptance rate for 2026?

    University of Indianapolis admitted 66.5% of 10,241 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

    How much is University of Indianapolis tuition?

    Tuition at University of Indianapolis is $38,308 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $19,513 a year.

    What is the average net price at University of Indianapolis?

    The average net price at University of Indianapolis, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $19,513 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

    What is the graduation rate at University of Indianapolis?

    57.4% of first-time, full-time students at University of Indianapolis graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

    What colleges are similar to University of Indianapolis?

    The closest matches are University of Notre Dame-South Bend, Ashland University, and UChicago, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

    Sources

    Last checked Nov 3, 2026

    Admissions
    U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    Cost
    U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    Outcomes
    U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    Enrollment
    U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

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