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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is a public university in a distant town with 7,432 students and a 91% acceptance rate.

Indiana, Pennsylvania · Public · Town, distant · 7,432 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division II · Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Admission rate

91%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,082

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

17–24

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$16,804

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

56%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

71%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$51,019

10 years after entry

Students

7,432

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$12,364
$30,001–48,000$11,851
$48,001–75,000$14,516
$75,001–110,000$19,722
Over $110,000$21,933

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreIndiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 121 Calc for Nat Sci and Soc Scior Math 1153 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 115 Applied Math for Business3 credits
Biology3BIOL 104 Human Biology4 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 111 and 112 General Chemistry I and II8 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL 101 Composition 13 credits
Psychology3PSYC 101 General Psychology3 credits
Statistics3MATH 117 Probability and Stats3 credits
Computer Science A3COSC 110 Problem Solving & Structured Programming3 credits
Show all 41 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 121 Calc for Nat Sci and Soc Scior Math 1153 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 115 Applied Math for Business3 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 125 Calc I for Phys, Chem3 credits
Calculus BC4
MATH 125 Calc I for Phys/Chem/Math and MATH 126…MATH 125 Calc I for Phys/Chem/Math and MATH 126 Calc II for Phys/Chem/Math 6
Biology3BIOL 104 Human Biology4 credits
Biology4BIOL 201 & 202 Prin of Biology I & II (all majors)8 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 111 and 112 General Chemistry I and II8 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL 101 Composition 13 credits
Psychology3PSYC 101 General Psychology3 credits
Statistics3MATH 117 Probability and Stats3 credits
Computer Science A3COSC 110 Problem Solving & Structured Programming3 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 121 Principles of Macroeconomics3 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 122 Principles of Microeconomics3 credits
World History: Modern3HIST 198 Explorations in Global History3 credits
World History: Modern3HIST 1XX World History3 credits
World History: Modern4HIST 212 World Civilization Since 15003 credits
Environmental Science3BIOL 114 Environmental Science3 credits
European History3HIST 197 Exploration in European History3 credits
European History3HIST 1XX European History3 credits
European History4HIST 202 Western Civilization Since 16003 credits
Human Geography3GEOG 230 Cultural Geography3 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish3 credits
Computer Science Principles3COSC 105 Fundamentals of Computer Science3 credits
Art History3ARHI 101 Intro to Art History3 credits
Music Theory3MUSC 111 Theory Skills I and MUSC 115 Theory I5 credits
CalcAB Subgrade3MATH 121 Calculus I/NatSci, SocSci, Bus3 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese3 credits
Drawing3ART 112 Fundamentals of Drawing3 credits
English Lit3ENGL 121 Humanities Literature3 credits
French Language and Culture3FRNC 201 Intermediate French3 credits
German Language and Culture3GRMN 201 Intermediate German3 credits
Government and Politics (Comp)3POLI 280 Comparative Politics3 credits
Government and Politics (US)3POLI 111 Power and Democracy in America3 credits
Italian Language and Lit3ITAL 2XX3 credits
Japanese Language and Lit3JAPN 201 Intermediate Japanese3 credits
Latin3LATN 201 Intermediate Latin3 credits
Physics 1: Algebra-Based3PHYS 111/121 General Physics I4 credits
Physics 2: Algebra-Based3PHYS 112/122 General Physics II4 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS 132/142 Physics II (Calculus Based)4 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS 131/141 Physics I (Calculus Based)4 credits
Research3GNRL 1XX
Seminar3GNRL 1XX
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPAN 260 Intro to Hispanic Literature3 credits
Statistics for Business Majors3MATH 1143 credits
Studio Art: 2-D Design3ART 114 Color and Two-Dimensional Design3 credits
Studio Art: 3-D Design3ART 113 Three Dimensional Design3 credits
United States History (History Majors)4
HIST 204 US History to 1877 or HIST 205 US…HIST 204 US History to 1877 or HIST 205 US History Since 1877
3 credits
United States History (History Majors)5
HIST 204 US History to 1877 and HIST 205 US…HIST 204 US History to 1877 and HIST 205 US History Since 1877
6 credits
United States History (Non-History Majors)3HIST 196 Explorations in American Hist3 credits
United States History (Non-History Majors)5HIST 196, HIST 204, or 2056 credits

Source: iup.edu · checked September 20, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse120
Criminology94
Business Administration and Management93
Psychology86
Biology/Biological Sciences70
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness62
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician61
Speech Communication and Rhetoric57
Show the other 53 majors
Marketing/Marketing Management50
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs39
Computer and Information Sciences38
Accounting38
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies35
English Language and Literature33
Interior Design33
Finance33
Music32
Hospitality Administration/Management31
Sociology25
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist24
Biological and Physical Sciences22
Early Childhood Education and Teaching21
Child Development21
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration21
Political Science and Government19
History16
Mathematics15
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist14
Fashion/Apparel Design14
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies13
Public Health13
Economics12
Chemistry10
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering10
Intermedia/Multimedia10
Medical Informatics9
Social Sciences, Other9
Music Performance8
International Relations and Affairs7
Geology/Earth Science6
Anthropology6
Geographic Information Science and Cartography6
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education6
Special Education and Teaching5
Spanish Language and Literature5
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences5
Physics5
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts5
Art/Art Studies5
International Business/Trade/Commerce5
Management Information Systems4
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other4
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist4
Philosophy4
Biochemistry4
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning4
Journalism2
Business/Commerce2
Fine/Studio Arts1
Visual and Performing Arts1
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Greek life

10% of men in fraternities · 10% of women in sororities · 10% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, distant

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Indiana, PA

82,953 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

John Murtha Johnstown/Cambria County (JST)

Nearest hub airport

Pittsburgh International (PIT)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 8.8 of 20

Elevation

1,319 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

18°F

July high

82°F

Annual snowfall

45.8 in

Days at 90°F or higher

8 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$860 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, town campus, NCAA Division II, similar size