Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a public research university located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School History

Indiana University of Pennsylvania was founded in 1875. Its predecessor was the Indiana State Normal School, which was chartered in 1871. It was expanded into a normal college in 1927 and officially became a comprehensive university in 1965.

School Size

Number of students: In the fall of 2022, the school has a total of 8,825 students, including 7,047 undergraduates and 1,778 graduate students.

Campus area: The main campus covers an area of ​​374 acres and is located about 55 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.

Campus distribution: In addition to the main campus, the school also has a branch in Punxsutawney and a new campus in North Point, as well as the East Center of Pittsburgh.

Academic Strength

Professional settings: The school has 8 colleges, offering more than 140 undergraduate degree programs and about 70 Graduate degree programs covering business and information technology, education, art, health and human services, humanities and social sciences, natural sciences and mathematics.

Teaching features: Focus on practical teaching and students' personalized development. Through internships, research projects, community services, etc., students can apply theoretical knowledge to practice and cultivate their professional skills and problem-solving abilities. For example, the school's Cook Honors College provides seminar-style liberal arts education courses for outstanding undergraduates.

Faculty: The teacher-student ratio is about 15:1. The teachers have rich experience and outstanding achievements in teaching and research, and can provide students with high-quality education and guidance.

Academic accreditation: The school has been accredited by multiple authoritative institutions such as the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Academic ranking: In the 2024 U.S. News & World Report college rankings, the school ranked 320th among national universities and 172nd among public schools.

Campus life

Student organizations: The school has more than 250 campus clubs, Greek life organizations and intramural sports teams. Students can participate according to their interests and hobbies, enrich their extracurricular life, expand interpersonal relationships, and cultivate leadership and teamwork spirit.

Sports activities: The school is a member of the NCAA Division II Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference and has many school teams, including basketball, football, baseball, softball, track and field, etc. Its mascot is “Norm”.

Campus facilities: The campus has modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, art galleries, music libraries, planetariums, museums and other teaching facilities, as well as dormitories, restaurants, gyms, entertainment centers and other living facilities, which provide convenience for students' study and life.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate: Generally, high school GPA is required to be above 3.2, SAT total score is above 1000 or ACT total score is above 21, and some majors have language requirements.

Graduate: Undergraduate degree certificate, transcript, recommendation letter, personal statement and other materials are required, and the specific requirements vary by major.

Tuition and scholarships

Tuition: In the 2023-2024 academic year, the tuition and miscellaneous fees for in-state students are US$11,380, and the out-of-state students are US$14,864, and the room and board fee is US$12,570.

Scholarships: The school provides students with a variety of scholarships and grants, including merit-based scholarships, grants, loans, etc., to help students reduce their financial burden, and most students can get financial aid.