Mission and Purpose
The mission of the University of Indianapolis is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve, and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The Univerity equips its students to become more capable in thought, judgment, communication, and action; to enhance their imaginations and creative talents; to gain a deeper understanding of the teachings of the Christian faith and an appreciation and respect for other religions; to cultivate rationality and tolerance for ambiguity; and to use the intellect in the process of discovery and the synthesis of knowledge.
The University of Indianapolis is a university located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The shortened name it uses is UIndy. With a branch campus in Athens Greece, and affilitions with campuses in Belize, the People's Republic of China, Cyprus, and Israel, the campus embraces a very diverse population of students and opportunities. Established in 1902, the university offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and has approximately 4,300 students.
The University of Indianapolis offers 9 associate's, 70 bachelor's, 22 master's, and 5 doctoral programs.
UIndy is organized into the following schools and colleges:
UIndy also has an international branch campus, named University of Indianapolis—Athens, in Greece.
The university was chartered in 1902, but instruction did not start until 1905. When established, it was formally called Indiana Central University (ICU), but colloquially known as Indiana Central College (ICC) from 1921 to 1975. "ICU" can still be seen in brick on the front side of Krannert Memorial Library on campus. In 1986, the name became University of Indianapolis.
In 2005, the institution announced the selection of Beverley J. Pitts as its eighth president. Dr. Pitts, an administrator at Ball State University, assumed the presidential post on July 5, 2005 upon the retirement of Jerry Israel, who had held the position since 1998.
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| Percent of Students International: | 15% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 37% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf) Basketball (Great Lakes Valley Conference) Baseball (Great Lakes Valley Conference) Track (Great Lakes Valley Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 18,070 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 17,980 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 100 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 1,593 | 65% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 5,252 | 44% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 6,380 | 95% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,946 | 72% | |
Any Aid: |
97% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 78% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 86% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 460, Math: 460 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 570, Math: 570 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 42% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 18, Verbal: 18, Math: 18 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 25, Verbal: 24, Math: 24 |
| Application Fee: | $ 20.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |