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Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate83%

IUPUI Student Life

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Student Activities

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Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis students' favorite campus traditions are Weeks of Welcome, Jagathon and IUPUI Regatta.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Housing

This table offers information on housing at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes No special consideration for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 13.66%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 2,447
Number of Students Living On-Campus 2,361
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis students live off campus. In 2023, 13.66% of undergrads at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 86.34% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. There are 2,447 spots available in on-campus housing for all 17,727 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,361 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Athletics

At Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Golf NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Soccer NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Tennis NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cheerleading Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport

Is Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The IUPUI campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

IUPUI offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, take Interstate 65 to Indianapolis, IN. If you need to fly, book your flight to Indianapolis International Airport airport.

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Keep Reading About Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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Overview

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IUPUI Students

60%

Women

40%

Men

84%

Full Time

16%

Part Time

93%

In State

7%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

61%

13%

10%

7%

6%

3%

0.37%

0.09%

0.02%

Undergraduate Students

17,727

Graduate Students

8,252

Non-Resident / International Students

460

IUPUI Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

25,979

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

83%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$10,144

Out-of-State

$32,582

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

May 15
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