Indiana University Indianapolis (IU Indianapolis) was created in 2024 when Indiana University and Purdue University restructured IUPUI, a joint campus established in 1969. The Indianapolis campus traces its roots to IU's early professional schools, including the IU School of Medicine, which dates to the 1900s, and the IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Today it is a major urban research university best known for health sciences, medicine, nursing, philanthropy, informatics, and its large medical complex. Purdue-run programs in engineering and technology moved to a new Purdue University in Indianapolis, while IU took over most remaining academic programs.
The downtown campus is embedded in the city's government, business, sports, and healthcare districts, giving students strong access to internships, clinical placements, and co-ops. Its student body is diverse and includes many commuters, transfer students, adult learners, and working professionals, along with a growing residential population. Distinctive strengths include the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, the Herron School of Art and Design, and extensive partnerships with Indiana University Health, Eli Lilly, and other regional employers.
| Type | Public Research |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Total students | 28,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 16:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 80% |
| Graduation rate | 50% |
| Average starting salary | $55,000 |
| In-state tuition | $10,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $33,000 |
| Room & board | $11,500 |
| Average financial aid | $11,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
| SAT range | 1000-1220 |
| ACT range | 20-26 |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Regular deadline | February 1 |
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