Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Public · Moderately Selective · PA

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School data & stats

TypePublic

LocationPA · Northeast

SettingRural

Undergrads6,764

Student:faculty23:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate39.1%

6-yr grad rate55.5%

Drop-out rate24.7%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$11k

Out-of-state tuition$16k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity24.1%

Gender diversity62%

International0.9%

Identity—

Overview

Indiana University of Pennsylvania is one of the larger schools in Pennsylvania's state system, located in the small town of Indiana northeast of Pittsburgh, with a traditional residential campus and a broad range of undergraduate programs.

Academics

Education, criminology, and nursing are long-standing strengths, and the university also offers a notable culinary arts program, an unusual addition for a state-system school. A long-established honors college provides smaller seminars and added support for stronger students within a larger university.

Campus & student life

The campus anchors a small town, and student life centers on residence halls, Greek organizations, and a fairly traditional college-town social scene rather than urban amenities.

Getting in

Admissions is access-oriented and not highly selective, though the honors college has its own separate, more competitive application track for students seeking a smaller-cohort experience.

Worth knowing

The honors college is a genuine option for a student who wants IUP's affordability and program breadth but a more intimate academic experience within it.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate90.8%

Enrolled mid-50%SAT 970–1180 · ACT 20–27

Test policyoptional

Rec letters—

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

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