2025 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$11,550
Net Price
84%
Admitted
28%
Enrolled
56%
Graduation Rate
13/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 27,690. In 2021, there were 825 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #5 in Indiana and ranks #276 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Certificate, Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
825
Total Enrollment
27,690
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
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Indiana Rank
Combining ranking factors for 45 schools that offer psychology degrees in Indiana, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis ranks #5.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis ranks #276.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis offers Social Work at the certificate level. At the bachelor level, the university offers General Psychology and Social Work. At the postgraduate certificate level Social Work are offered. At the master level Applied Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, General Psychology, Mental Health Counseling and Social Work are offered. At the doctorate level Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Research Psychology and Social Work are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | CERT | BS | PG CERT | MA | PhD |
| Applied Psychology | – | – | – | 2 | – |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Clinical Psychology | – | – | – | – | 7 |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | – | – | 2 | 7 |
| General Psychology | – | 209 | – | 13 | – |
| Mental Health Counseling | – | – | – | 6 | – |
| Research Psychology | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Social Work | 80 | 164 | 1 | 407 | 5 |
| Total Graduates | 80 | 373 | 1 | 430 | 21 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 15,194 students applied to the Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis. The university admitted 84% and 28% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Indiana universities is 7,207. On average, all Indiana institutions admit 78% and 26% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 69%. Compared to all Indiana four or more years colleges, the percentage is 71%.
The overall graduation rate for Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is 56%, compared to 58% for all Indiana universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 37%.
Compare IUPUI to Indiana Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis to the average of all Indiana four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
IUPUI
15,194
Applicants
84%
Percent Admitted
28%
Percent Enrolled
69%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
56%
Graduation Rate
IN Colleges
7,207
Applicants
78%
Percent Admitted
26%
Percent Enrolled
71%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
58%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 3,221 or 70% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 1,374 or 30% part-time faculty members employed at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 2,693 or 59%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
IUPUI
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
70%
Percent Full-Time
30%
Percent Part-Time
59%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
IN Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
56%
Percent Full-Time
44%
Percent Part-Time
53%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $8,883, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,050.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $9,228 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,161.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $10,588 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,488 |
| Total Living Expenses | $13,076 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $8,883 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,050 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $23,009 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $9,228 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,161 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $10,389 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is $11,550. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $7,026 | $5,579 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $8,216 | $6,181 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $13,306 | $11,549 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $17,844 | $17,776 |
| $110,001 and more | $19,108 | $19,225 |
Compare Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis to all Indiana universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
IUPUI
$23,009
Cost to Attend
$10,476
Average Financial Aid
90%
Percent Receiving Aid
$11,550
Net Price
IN Colleges
$38,729
Cost to Attend
$17,548
Average Financial Aid
93%
Percent Receiving Aid
$17,333
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 3,261 or 90%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 14,523 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $10,476.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 14,523 | $10,476 |
| Pell Grants | 7,267 | $4,491 |
| Federal Student Loans | 7,413 | $6,286 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
IUPUI
14,523
Grant or Scholarship Aid
50%
Grants or Scholarships
7,267
Number of Pell Grants
25%
Pell Grants
7,413
Federal Student Loans
25%
Federal Student Loans
IN Colleges
4,881
Grant or Scholarship Aid
51%
Grants or Scholarships
2,153
Number of Pell Grants
23%
Pell Grants
2,532
Federal Student Loans
26%
Federal Student Loans
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