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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, PA
  • Public
    4 year
  • 7,079
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:15
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 15%
    Transfer Student Ratio
  • $13.1K
    Avg. Financial Aid
Founded in 1875, Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a leading public, doctoral/research university strongly committed to undergraduate and graduate instruction, scholarship and public service. Our current enrollment which includes students in our Police Academy training program and our Culinary school, is 9,308 students. We have over 100 undergraduate majors in our five academic colleges. Our faculty/student ratio is 16/1.
Over 115,000 courses transfer into Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
panoramic view of classic campus buildings
brick dormitory buildings lined up
cozy student lounge with couches and table
brick building with large windows and tree foliage
Students in the Oak Grove.
IUP Mascot- Norm.
John J. and Char Kopchick Hall. New Science Building.
IUP Offers a Certificate in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Science and Applications
IUP Tradition. Chalk on the Walk in the Oak Grove.

Overview

Founded 1875
Total Faculty 494
Full-Time Undergraduate 6,318
Part-Time Undergraduate 761
Application Acceptance Rate 94%
Transfer Students 303
Programs 334 Programs
Courses 1,954 Courses
Transfer Agreements 612 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies 115,480 incoming Equivalencies
10,882 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $7,716
Out-of-State Tuition $11,200
Books and Supplies $1,100
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid 67%
Federal Loans: Average amount received $6,323
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid 99%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received $6,739
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
    We offer IUP Transfer Scholarships based on your previous college GPA. A 2.9 GPA or higher can qualify you for a scholarship. Scholarships are awarded at the time of application and can not go up or down based on subsequent performance before transferring. We also offer the PA All Academic Team scholarship for Phi Theta Kappa students who are picked by their community colleges.
  • Tuition and Fees:
    The cost for tuition is $ 7,716 a year. Fees for a PA student per year is approximately $3,663.80.

Information for Transfer In Students

  • Accepts Transfers:
    Yes
  • Transfer Applications Received:
    Fall 2023 - Completed applications - 587
  • Transfer Applications Accepted:
    Fall 2023 -549
  • Percentage Accepted:
    Fall 2023 - 94%
  • Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
    Fall 2023 -326
  • Transfer Agreements:
    Please call Bill Sands at 724-357-4839 for more information on the state TAOC agreements. For the specific agreements go to https://www.iup.edu/admissions/transfer/college-guides-articulations-collaboratives/index.html
  • View Agreements:
  • Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:
    Military credit is accepted through the AARTS or SMART or JST transcript. NOCTI/SOAR credit is also reviewed for acceptance. Technical and vocational work is not accepted.
  • Credit For Life Experience:
    There is a process at IUP for this type of credit to be awarded. At this point the portfolio process is handled though Ms. Kristen O'Hara. Please call her at 724-357-2789 for more information.

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Minimum GPA:
    2.0 for most students 3.0 for most education majors. Students with 36 credits or less must have a 2.75 GPA 3.0 for Speech Pathology majors. 2.5 for Exercise Science majors. 3.0 for Dietetics majors. 2.5 for Safety Science majors.
  • Official Transcripts:
    Yes. We require transcripts from your high school and from all colleges/universities attended.
  • SAT Scores:
    No
  • Letters of Recommendation:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Not required, may be requested if needed.
  • Application Fee:
    None
  • Interview:
    No
  • Associates Degree Required:
    No
  • Other Requirements:
    Nursing applications are no longer accepted for transfer students. Some majors require specific entrance requirements. For more information visit the following website. https://www.iup.edu/admissions/undergraduate/requirements/transfer/special/
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Transfer Credit Policy

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Address:
1011 South Drive
Indiana, PA 15705
United States
Main Phone:
1-724-357-2230
Find us on:
Delivery Method:
In Person. General Studies BA and Human Development and Family Science BS degrees can be done fully online.

Contacts

Transfer Admission Contact:
Bill Sands
Transfer Services Coordinator, Admissions
724-357-4839
unmonitored@academyone.com
International Admissions Contact:
Bill Sands
Assistant Director of Admissions, Office of Undergraduate Admissions
1-724-357-5553
unmonitored@academyone.com
Athletic Director Contact:
Mr. Todd Garzarelli
Director of Athletics, Athletics
724-357-4295
unmonitored@academyone.com
Veterans Services Contact:
Mr. Theodore Cogar
Interim Director Military Veteran Resource Center, Student Affairs
724-357-1919
unmonitored@academyone.com
Financial Aid:
Ms. Tiffany Potts
Director of Financial Aid, Financial Aid
724-357-2218
unmonitored@academyone.com

Branch Campuses/Additional Locations

Punxsutawney Regional Campus; IUP
1010 Winslow Street
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Jefferson
1-814-938-6711
Northpointe Regional Campus; IUP
167 Northpointe Boulevard
Freeport, PA 16229
Armstrong
1-724-294-3300
Last updated on 8/30/2024 by Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.