Indiana University Indianapolis
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How strong are the academics at Indiana University Indianapolis?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
22
Average class size
39%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

IU Indianapolis has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
464
10-19
636
20-29
473
30-39
158
40-49
101
50-99
99
100+
25

Honors Programs

Indiana University Indianapolis has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on IU Indianapolis' website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Indiana University Indianapolis:

63%
First-year retention rate
39%
4-year grad rate
55%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Indiana University Indianapolis' most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business/Commerce, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Psychology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
89.4
182.52
275.64
368.76
461.88
555

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • African-American/Black Studies 2
  • African-American/Black Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 167
  • Neuroscience 52
  • Biotechnology 4
  • Biostatistics 1
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 419
  • Operations Management and Supervision 78
  • Tourism and Travel Services Management 69
  • Labor Studies 2
Communication
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 89
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 48
  • Journalism 21
  • Technical and Scientific Communication 3
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 100
  • Informatics 71
  • Information Technology 64
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 19
  • Information Science/Studies 5
  • Artificial Intelligence 2
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 99
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 16
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 15
  • Art Teacher Education 13
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 7
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 137
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 39
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 38
  • Computer Engineering, General 26
  • Engineering, Other 22
  • Energy Systems Engineering, General 7
  • Engineering, General 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 38
  • Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians 37
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 17
  • Biomedical Technology/Technician 14
  • Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD 12
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 42
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 10
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 7
  • German Language and Literature 1
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • French Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 555
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 100
  • Health Services Administration 60
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 46
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 40
  • Public Health, General 32
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 18
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 18
  • Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician 15
  • Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician 12
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 9
  • Medical Informatics 9
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 8
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 7
  • Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 7
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 6
  • Music Therapy/Therapist 5
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 4
  • Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other 3
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 2
History
  • History, General 14
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 85
  • Forensic Science and Technology 30
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 20
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 192
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 22
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Human Biology 16
  • Computational Science 10
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 6
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 6
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 6
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 3
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 3
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 3
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 9
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 84
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 5
  • Religion/Religious Studies 4
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 35
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 9
  • Physics, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 188
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 134
  • Public Administration 41
  • Community Organization and Advocacy 6
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 34
  • Sociology, General 21
  • Economics, General 13
  • Anthropology, General 12
  • International Relations and Affairs 7
  • Political Science and Government, General 5
  • Geography 3
  • Sociology, General 2
  • International Relations and Affairs 2
  • Economics, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 91
  • Interior Design 23
  • Music Technology 11
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 5
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
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