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About Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

public doctoral universityhigh research activityopen access admissionshealth and business focuspennsylvania state system

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is a public research university in Indiana, PA, known for its open access admissions, health and business focus, and pennsylvania state system. With an acceptance rate of 92%, IUP is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,778 students each year. IUP is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 970–1180, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. IUP offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $8,055 per year; the sticker price of $34,523 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

92%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1075
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.00 – 3.75 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 970 – 1180 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 20 – 28

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

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Application Strategy
IUP admits over 90% of applicants, so a solid GPA and a complete application are your primary tools for standing out. Make sure your transcript shows an upward trend or consistent performance, since admissions here is straightforward and grades do most of the talking.
Application Strategy
IUP has specific competitive programs like the Honors College and the Criminology department, so if you are aiming for one of those, research the program requirements and mention your interest explicitly in any application materials rather than applying generically.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$35k/yr$12.4k
30k-48k~$35k/yr$11.9k
48k-75k~$35k/yr$14.5k
75k-110k~$35k/yr$19.7k
110k+~$35k/yr$21.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

52%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$42k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

76%White
9%Black / African American
5%Hispanic
5%Two or More Races
2%Unknown / Unreported
1%Asian
1%International
1%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender38% Men · 62% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status99% Citizens and Immigrants · 1% International
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