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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
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.

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:

72%
First-year retention rate
39%
4-year grad rate
54%
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
Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
122.4
210.72
299.04
387.36
475.68
564

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • African-American/Black Studies 3
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 144
  • Neuroscience 40
  • Biotechnology 5
  • Biostatistics 2
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 267
  • Business Administration and Management, General 236
  • Tourism and Travel Services Management 70
  • Operations Management and Supervision 70
  • Labor Studies 2
Communication
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 105
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 61
  • Journalism 17
  • Technical and Scientific Communication 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 101
  • Informatics 87
  • Information Technology 64
  • Information Science/Studies 4
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 2
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 119
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 21
  • Art Teacher Education 16
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 15
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 7
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 125
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 73
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 34
  • Computer Engineering, General 32
  • Engineering, Other 17
  • Energy Systems Engineering, General 12
  • Engineering, General 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 44
  • Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians 30
  • Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD 21
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 13
  • Biomedical Technology/Technician 11
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 8
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 51
Foreign Languages
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 7
  • Spanish Language and Literature 5
  • French Language and Literature 2
  • German Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 564
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 99
  • Health Services Administration 72
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 62
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 38
  • Public Health, General 27
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 24
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 18
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 16
  • Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician 12
  • Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 10
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 10
  • Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician 8
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 7
  • Medical Informatics 5
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 5
  • Music Therapy/Therapist 3
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 1
  • Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other 1
History
  • History, General 28
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 91
  • Forensic Science and Technology 29
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 20
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 196
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 24
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Human Biology 27
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 3
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 3
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 3
  • Computational Science 2
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 8
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 91
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 4
  • Religion/Religious Studies 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 39
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 11
  • Physics, General 6
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 245
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 133
  • Public Administration 66
  • Community Organization and Advocacy 7
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 37
  • Economics, General 29
  • Sociology, General 22
  • Anthropology, General 16
  • International Relations and Affairs 8
  • Geography 4
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 100
  • Interior Design 21
  • Music Technology 8
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 8

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