University of Indianapolis

About us

Location Indianapolis, United States Funding Type Public
No of Students 5600 Establishment University
Founded In 1902 Estimated Cost of Living 14000 USD
Address 1400 East Hanna Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana 46227

The story of the University of Indianapolis, which was founded in 1902, is closely tied to its surrounding University Heights neighborhood. The two grew from infancy together, and UIndy's commitment to its neighborhood remains strong to this day. Both trace their roots back to the turn of the 20th century when William L. Elder, a local real estate developer, offered the Church of the United Brethren in Christ eight acres of real estate southeast of downtown Indianapolis to establish its desired college, as well as construction of a college building, in return for help in selling homesites around it. Though all 446 parcels had not been sold, Indiana Central University opened its doors in 1905 when the first building, now called Good Hall, was completed. From its beginning, the University has been coeducational and open to all races.

Why?

ENROLLMENT
5,600 students on the main campus in Indianapolis, including approximately 1,400 graduate students
Average class size of 17 and student-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1
PROGRAMS
100+ undergraduate degree programs, 40+ master's degree programs, and five doctoral programs
Largest programs in occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, business, education, and communication
UIndy awards more doctoral degrees than all but four of the largest universities in Indiana
UIndy produces more physical therapists, occupational therapists, and clinical psychologists than any other university in the state and offers the state's only neonatal nurse practitioner program
DIVERSITY
40+ U.S. states and 55+ countries represented among students on campus
Seven percent of full-time undergraduates and nearly five percent of full-time grad students are international
33 percent international and minority enrollment
The University is affiliated with the United Methodist Church, though a spectrum of faith traditions are represented, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism