Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Online | uindy.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of Indianapolis, a private Methodist-affiliated institution, sits on a 65-acre campus in the urban residential neighborhood of University Heights, approximately five miles south of downtown Indianapolis. Founded in 1902 as Indiana Central University, the institution adopted its current name in 1986 and maintains a comprehensive academic program with notable strengths in health sciences, business, and education. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the recently expanded health pavilion and renovated student center, with most first-year students residing in one of six residential halls. UIndy, as it's commonly known, competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Greyhounds, participating in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, with particularly strong programs in men's and women's basketball and swimming.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
University of Indianapolis is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Indianapolis within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#620 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#418 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#17 in Best Colleges in Indiana
#13 in Best Private Colleges in Indiana
#38 in Best Value Colleges in Indiana
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1170 |
| ACT | 18/25 |
| GPA | 3.31 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,068 |
| Other Fees | $1,720 |
| Room and Board | $15,878 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,620 |
| Total One Year Cost | $55,702 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 27% |
| Health Professions | 20% |
| Education | 11% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=151263 IPEDS survey data for University of Indianapolis.
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Last updated February 24, 2025