Indiana University Indianapolis Jaguars come from all over the world and each one has their own spots that make them unique. Are you curious to see how you'll fit in at IU Indianapolis? Take a look at some of the demographics that make up our student body.
What does a Jaguar look like?
Beginning freshmen from US high schools
Our beginning freshmen who started at IU Indianapolis after studying in a US high school come from 85 different Indiana counties and 32 states across the country. Additionally:
- 30.5% are the first in their family to attend college
- 30.2% are Indiana 21st Century Scholars
- 36.4% are from ethnically diverse backgrounds
Below you will also find the academic averages of these students, including their GPA and test scores.
Tamia, Psychology BA '24, serves on the executive board of the Black Student Union, is a member of the Diversity Enrichment & Achievement Program, and is also pursuing a certificate in Child Abuse & Neglect in the School of Social Work.
| Indicator | Average |
|---|---|
| GPA average | 3.54 |
| Middle 50% GPA range | 3.21 - 3.92 |
| Percentage with a GPA of 4.0+ | 19.84% |
| Percentage that applied without test scores | 41% |
| Indicator | Score |
|---|---|
| Average | 1077 |
| Middle 50% range | 990-1160 |
| Indicator | Score |
|---|---|
| Average | 24.4 |
| Middle 50% range | 21-27 |
Beginning freshmen from international secondary schools
Our beginning freshmen who enroll after attending a secondary school outside of the US come from all over the world. In fact, they represent more than 135 different countries.
Below you will also find the academic averages of these students:
| Indicator | Average |
|---|---|
| GPA average | 3.58 |
| Middle 50% GPA range | 3.31 - 3.98 |
| Percentage with a GPA of 4.0+ | 23.7% |
I have loved being able to take part in so many campus activities here, such as intramural soccer.
Hieu, Accounting BS ‘25
Transfer students from US colleges and universities
IU Indianapolis is a destination for students who start their undergraduate degree at one school before making a transfer. These students come from 58 different Indiana counties and 25 states across the country. Additionally:
- 35.9% are the first in their family to attend college
- 14.3% are Indiana 21st Century Scholars
- 34.2% are from ethnically diverse backgrounds
Below you will also find the academic averages of these students:
| Indicator | Average |
|---|---|
| GPA average | 3.18 |
| Middle 50% GPA range | 2.76 - 3.66 |
| Average number of credits transferred | 51 |
Graduate and professional school students
Graduate and professional school students who enroll come from all 50 states and more than 130 countries. Additionally:
| Indicator | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Master's degree enrollment | 51.7% |
| Professional doctorate degree enrollment | 35.5% |
| Doctoral research degree enrollment | 11% |
| Graduate non-degree enrollment | 1.8% |
| Percentage that are from historically marginalized groups | 24% |
| Percentage that are international students | 14.9% |
| Percentage that are Indiana residents | 69% |
| Percentage that are out-of-state residents | 17.1% |
| Percentage that have international residency | 13.8% |