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Indianapolis Advantage

Why Indianapolis?

Indianapolis is the capital city and economic and government center of Indiana. What does that mean for you? You will have the opportunity to study with policy makers, community activists, and groundbreaking researchers, all on one campus.

Indiana University Indianapolis is Indiana’s premier health and life sciences campus. Here, you’ll be exposed to exceptional faculty and innovative research.
The Indiana State House is just a few short blocks from the Fairbanks School of Public Health, giving our students the opportunity to not just see how public health laws are made, but to also be part of the process. Our students regularly testify in front of Indiana legislators.
Indianapolis is home to the largest health systems in Indiana, the Indiana State Department of Health, the Marion County Health Department, countless nonprofit organizations and top health-related companies, such as Eli Lilly and Anthem. Our students have unprecedented opportunities to gain experience through internships, capstone projects, and volunteer opportunities.
Our public health alumni network is the largest in the state. Our students are able to begin building their professional network from the moment they enroll in our school.
IU Indianapolis is a launching pad for study abroad. The campus has partnerships with more than 60 universities. Just in the Fairbanks School of Public Health alone, we offer study abroad opportunities in Europe, Latin and South America, Africa, and Asia.

Why IU Indianapolis?

IU Indianapolis’s urban campus is located in the center of our vibrant downtown. Students enjoy award-winning restaurants, championship sports teams, outstanding performing arts and cultural gems, and world-class shopping.

IU Indianapolis is easy to navigate and offers a broad array of on-campus and just-off-campus housing options.

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Description of the following video:[Video: Background music begins.] [Video: Naqeeb walks across the IU Indianapolis campus on a sunny day.] Naqeeb speaks: My name is Naqeeb Rahman, I go to IU Indianapolis, and my major is health services management. [Video: Naqeeb continues walking on campus.] Naqeeb speaks: I am originally from Fishers, Indiana. My parents are from Bangladesh. [Video: Naqeeb sits in a conference room. We then see him crossing a street on the IU Indianapolis campus and walking on a sidewalk in front of a building.] [Words appear: Naqeeb Rahman, IU Indianapolis] Naqeeb speaks: I decided to choose health services management as my major because at a young age I was exposed to hospitals, whether it being family, friends, a newborn baby, somebody being injured, anything like that. I became appreciative of the environment and the professionalism of the staff and doctors there. [Video: Naqeeb sits behind large desk with a computer in the IU Indianapolis Testing Center. A male student walks up, and Naqeeb greets him with a smile. The student brings Naqeeb a large, secure red bag, which Naqeeb unlocks. Then Naqeeb looks at some information on his computer screen.] Naqeeb speaks: So I knew that I wanted a career in that kind of field. I realized that most of the professions, the careers, and the people that I needed to get to know, they were all in downtown Indianapolis, so I chose to go to IU Indianapolis. [Video: Naqeeb leans back in his computer chair, smiling and speaking to someone off screen. We then see him sitting in the conference room again.] Naqeeb speaks: One thing that I'm very proud of about IU Indianapolis is the chance I had to make connections with some of the professors here. [Video: Naqeeb sits in a classroom, having a discussion with his instructor and classmates.] Naqeeb speaks: When I first got to IU Indianapolis, I wasn't a very outgoing person. I decided it can only be beneficial for me to talk to my professors and get to know them and let them know that I'm interested in the field that I'm in and I'm actually interested in what they're teaching. [Video: Naqeeb sits down in the classroom, picks up his mobile phone, and looks at something on his computer. He continues to work on his laptop during class.] Naqeeb speaks: After I decided that I could talk to them, I created relationships with most if not all of my professors, and they helped me with my letters of recommendation, they helped me with internship searches, with job opportunities. [Video: Naqeeb walks across a skybridge with a group of his friends, one of whom is holding some pizza boxes. Naqeeb playfully tricks his friend into looking away so that he can take a piece of pizza as they walk, but his friend catches him and closes the box. The group is shown sitting down at a table inside and eating, and another friend arrives. Naqeeb offers her some of the pizza.] Naqeeb speaks: Outside of the classroom, I attend events like the the ISCA, the Indian Student Cultural Association, the African-American Student Association, and Asian Heritage Student Association. [Video: Naqeeb and his friends eat pizza and play a card game. Then the group gathers together around the table so that one of Naqeeb's friends can take a selfie of the whole group.] Naqeeb speaks: With that I got a lot of different perspectives on different cultures and different religions. It made me feel at home because since I was exposed to all of the different religions and perspectives and cultures, I was able to connect with a lot more people on campus, and because of that, I felt, like, a strong, genuine connection. [Video: We see the exterior of Lucas Oil Stadium. Naqeeb and his family pose for a photo outside of the stadium before the IU Indianapolis Commencement ceremony begins. Then we see Naqeeb by himself in his cap and gown in front of the stadium, and then taking a selfie with some friends.] Naqeeb speaks: After graduation, I plan on getting my master's in health administration. I'm interested in long-term care, so I would like to work in retirement facilities, nursing homes, assisted living homes. [Video: Naqeeb receives his diploma at the IU Indianapolis Commencement ceremony. Then we see him playing cards with his friends, and then in class laughing with his instructor and classmates.] Naqeeb speaks: IU Indianapolis has helped me with preparing for my future in various ways. One of the best ways they've prepared me is learning how to connect with people. All of the professors actually encourage you to go out and talk to bosses and talk to your coworkers and form relationships with them. [Video: Naqeeb turns the tassel on his cap from right to left. We see him walking into the stadium and observing the crowd.] Naqeeb speaks: Because of all of that, I can see myself excelling. [Words appear: Indiana University] [Words appear: Fulfilling the promise] [Words appear: iu.edu] [END OF TRANSCRIPT]

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Campus details

Campus enrollment

27,690 students enrolled at IU Indianapolis. Of those:

19,197 were undergraduates
8,493 were graduate or professional students
85% of undergraduate students attend school full time

Freshman class of 2022

IU Indianapolis (IUPUI) welcomed 17,727 freshman students in 2022.

70% of freshmen had an average high school GPA above 3.0
14% of freshman students were 21st Century Scholars
88% of freshman students attend full-time

Student body demographics

92% are in state, 8% are out of state
58% are female, 42% are male
24% are students of color
5% are international students

Research

IU Indianapolis researchers were awarded $535 million in external funding in 2020-21
The campus includes 109 research centers, including 11 Signature Centers
2,000+ research grants were awarded in 2020-21

Community engagement

Students spend 1,000,000+ hours each year engaging with community partners through courses
700+ community organizations have engaged with IU Indianapolis through research, service learning, volunteer projects, and experiential learning
IU Indianapolis annually hosts four major days of service and 20+ other service events

Faculty

IU Indianapolis is home to 3,806 full-time faculty in 17 schools and 2 colleges
Over 95% of full-time faculty have professional or doctoral degrees
43% of faculty are women
4% of faculty are African American
3% of faculty are Hispanic
34% of faculty are people of color

Indianapolis is an amazing city

Indy at Night Indianapolis is known as the “Crossroads of America” because of its ideal location in the center of the United States. We’re very easy to get to – in fact, we’re within a one day drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population. Prefer to fly? The Indianapolis airport has been ranked the best in the country for eight consecutive years.

In Indianapolis you’ll find friendly, welcoming people and an endless supply of things to do. Here are just a few of the ways you can spend your free time: