C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
46/100 · earnings-weighted

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

4-Year Public
📍 Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
Outcomes
B
67/100
Affordability
C
50/100
Resources
D
42/100
Experience
B+
81/100
Prestige
D
36/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

9,246
Total Enrollment
52%
Graduation Rate
71%
Retention Rate
22.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
91%
Acceptance Rate
$17,665
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ▼

10% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

The campus ZIP (15705) has no residential market, so these figures average 1 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (15701).

Avg Home Value
$207,083
Avg Monthly Rent
$996
1-Year Change
+10.3%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$51,019
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$42,278
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,798
Median debt at graduation
55.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,082
Average SAT
21
Median ACT
36.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 53% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 37th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians$68,996$90,257+4%#6 of 19#7$26,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$68,936$82,343-7%#634 of 966#673$27,000
Computer and Information Sciences$54,561$77,097-17%#327 of 459#321$27,000
Economics$46,860$75,865-8%#213 of 368#197$27,000
Biological and Physical Sciences$25,311$71,028+21%#4 of 33#3$26,000
Finance and Financial Management Services$47,912$68,794-17%#358 of 452#357$25,447
Accounting and Related Services$49,454$66,845-12%#551 of 796#575$26,000
Physics—$64,837-16%#97 of 107#91$26,000
Political Science and Government$40,730$63,458+0%#244 of 565#201$27,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$54,823$63,397-10%#156 of 253#164$27,000
Management Information Systems and Services$53,846$60,927-27%#155 of 166#160$27,000
Human Resources Management and Services$42,542$58,975-13%#166 of 187#159$26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$42,362$58,931-14%#835 of 1176#845$26,125
Marketing$39,247$58,043-16%#413 of 516#430$25,500
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services—$57,936-2%#119 of 215#131$20,709
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$34,617$56,380-6%#102 of 138#94—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$33,174$54,958+4%#178 of 476#168$28,913
Criminology$37,911$53,762-3%#69 of 113#64$27,000
Hospitality Administration/Management$30,307$53,551-6%#84 of 137#87$27,000
Special Education and Teaching$44,121$53,494+6%#63 of 177#66$27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$31,311$52,984-3%#319 of 610#325$27,000
Design and Applied Arts$34,981$52,359+2%#155 of 299#142$27,000
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services$23,996$52,115-5%#35 of 50#37$27,000
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations$27,467$51,725-13%#29 of 42#28$26,000
Biology$31,928$49,673-13%#695 of 841#711$27,000
Journalism$37,263$49,625-12%#141 of 187#139$21,582
English Language and Literature$22,588$49,537+2%#264 of 576#236$27,000
Music$33,070$48,630+13%#71 of 268#69$27,000
Sociology$32,323$47,851-9%#342 of 462#319$27,000
Social Sciences$45,509—————
Psychology$32,694$45,420-10%#780 of 1027#783$26,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions—$45,130-19%#74 of 85#74—
Communication and Media Studies$29,858$43,582-23%#588 of 660#596$26,909
History$32,976$43,164-15%#404 of 459#401$27,000
Fine and Studio Arts$25,694$43,017+4%#174 of 423#154$25,141
Anthropology—$42,604-9%#136 of 188#130—
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$30,675$42,227-13%#144 of 172#148$26,881
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$37,374————$26,466
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$20,818$35,286-11%#203 of 255#202$26,155
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$34,827————$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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🏆 Where Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
of 17 schools
#13
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
of 42 schools
#18
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
of 98 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $7,716 $11,200
Room $8,950
Board $3,620
Total Cost (On-Campus) $27,362 $32,279

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
44%
Receive Pell Grants
74%
Take Out Loans
$17,665
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$12,696
$30,001 - $48,000$13,245
$48,001 - $75,000$16,425
$75,001 - $110,000$20,800
$110,001+$21,502

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 162 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 136 grads/yr Criminology 134 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 106 grads/yr Psychology, General 101 grads/yr Management Science 87 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 82 grads/yr Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 74 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 73 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 68 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 62 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 57 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 51 grads/yr Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 49 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 48 grads/yr Music, General 44 grads/yr Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 39 grads/yr Accounting 39 grads/yr Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 39 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 38 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

9,246
Total Students
61%
Women
89%
Traditional Age (18-24)
10%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 73%
Hispanic 5%
Black 9%
Asian 1%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 84%
Off-Campus (Renters) 10%
With Family 7%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~888 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 51%
Hybrid (Some Online) 41%
Fully Online 9%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 89%
25-64 (Adult) 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 91%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
Tuition at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is $7,716 for in-state students and $11,200 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $17,665.
What is the graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is 52%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus a good school?
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a total enrollment of 9,246 students. Most students (89%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
Yes! Approximately 10% of students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 888 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology