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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks University of Indianapolis #778 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,588 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Indianapolis in the 65.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Indianapolis #499 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- University of Indianapolis's composite ranking reflects strong graduate outcomes relative to cost paid, anchored by earnings beyond expectations and a competitive return on investment. These outcomes span graduates entering business careers as well as those pursuing other fields.
Azimuth ranks University of Indianapolis #778 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private university in Indianapolis, IN, University of Indianapolis enrolls roughly 3,005 undergraduates. Retention stands at 71.0% and the six-year graduation rate is 55.8%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a mid-sized private institution. Where University of Indianapolis performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks University of Indianapolis #499 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $63,673, and University of Indianapolis earn about $1,588 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 65.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. This earnings advantage reflects the institution's concentration in Business and related professional fields that connect directly to stable career pathways. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. University of Indianapolis sits in the 62.1 percentile for access and the 35.3 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls 32.6% Pell-eligible students and 31.8% first-generation undergraduates, reflecting a moderately selective admissions posture. For students who enroll, the combination of solid completion rates and earnings outcomes above the peer median positions University of Indianapolis as a reliable option for families seeking clear financial returns from a private education.
University of Indianapolis's published cost of attendance is $52,590. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $15,346, middle-income families pay around $21,262, and higher-income families pay approximately $28,004. Azimuth ranks University of Indianapolis #923 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. The university participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. Many students receive need-based scholarships that reduce the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Families apply for aid using the FAFSA, and the university's aid office works with students to construct aid packages that may include grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,864, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $23,490; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $63,673, median federal debt of $26,864 projects to a monthly payment of about $304 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
University of Indianapolis is a strong fit for students drawn to business and related applied fields who want a private university experience in Indianapolis, IN. Graduates earn about $1,588 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 65.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The aid structure is need-based. For admitted Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 32.6% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 31.8% are first-generation — that structure can meaningfully close the gap between published cost and what families actually pay. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 66.5% admit rate makes the application process selective, and the program mix favors Business and related applied fields over research-oriented ones. Students whose interests align with those areas and who can navigate the application process will find the earnings trajectory and aid package among the strongest in the Midwest. ---
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University of Indianapolis's published cost of attendance is $52,590. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $15,346, middle-income families pay around $21,262, and higher-income families pay approximately $28,004.
Azimuth ranks University of Indianapolis #923 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
The university participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. Many students receive need-based scholarships that reduce the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay.
Families apply for aid using the FAFSA, and the university's aid office works with students to construct aid packages that may include grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,864, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $23,490; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $63,673, median federal debt of $26,864 projects to a monthly payment of about $304 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of University of Indianapolis earn median 4-year earnings of $63,673, placing the university in the 63.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,588 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Indianapolis in the 65.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Indianapolis #499 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Indianapolis's concentration in Business.
Nursing is the largest program with 128 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $83,156, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 102 students earning median 4-year earnings of $61,006, and Kinesiology delivers median 4-year earnings of $59,819 for 93 graduates.
Psychology, General and Finance round out the top programs, with graduates earning $54,319 and $86,923 respectively. This program mix supports consistent early-career outcomes across the institution's portfolio.
Finance and Financial Management Services
66 graduates
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
128 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
12 graduates
Chemistry
19 graduates
Biology, General
27 graduates
University of Indianapolis offers a program portfolio focused on business and professional fields. Nursing is the largest program with 128 graduates, followed by Business Administration, Kinesiology, Psychology, General, and Finance.
The highest-earning programs cluster in applied business and health fields. Finance leads with graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $86,923, followed by Nursing at $83,156, Biology, General at $67,270, Criminal Justice at $62,307, and Business Administration at $61,006.
This earnings pattern reflects the institution's concentration in Business, which accounts for a substantial share of the degree output and drives the overall earnings profile. The program mix emphasizes direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter professional roles immediately after completion.
Business, accounting, nursing, and related applied fields dominate the enrollment, creating a cohort structure aligned with employer demand in Indianapolis's regional labor market. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these program families align with current wage trends and hiring patterns in the Midwest.
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