“Private university in Indianapolis affiliated with the United Methodist Church, with the motto 'Education for Service'.”
The University of Indianapolis is a private, Methodist-affiliated university founded in 1902 and set on a compact 65-acre campus in the Greater Indianapolis neighborhood of University Heights, just a short bus ride from downtown. Organized around the motto 'Education for Service,' UIndy blends career-focused professional programs with a liberal-arts core, and is best known for its nationally respected health sciences programs (including the Krannert School of Physical Therapy, nursing, and occupational therapy), the R.B. Annis School of Engineering, business, and education. Enrolling roughly 4,000 students — about 2,700 undergraduates and 1,300 graduate students — UIndy is small enough to offer tight faculty access (most classes are capped under 25) yet large enough to sustain 90+ undergraduate majors, 40+ graduate programs, and NCAA Division II athletics. Student life at UIndy revolves around the Greyhound identity — the school famously keeps a live greyhound mascot, Grady — and traditions such as Hounds on the Hill, the Street Fair, and service-based events tied to its Methodist heritage. The campus feels residential and walkable: freshmen typically live on campus, and the newer Greyhound Village apartments pair suite-style housing with kitchens and private baths. Indianapolis itself functions as an extended campus: students intern at Eli Lilly, Salesforce, Anthem, Community Health Network, and the dozens of healthcare, insurance, and professional-sports organizations headquartered in the metro. For international students, UIndy offers a close-knit international community (roughly 7% of full-time undergraduates hold F-1 or J-1 status) supported by the Christel DeHaan Center for Global Engagement, automatic merit scholarships of $12,000–$20,000 per year regardless of citizenship, and 18 undergraduate plus 5 graduate STEM-OPT-designated programs that extend post-graduation work authorization to 36 months. The combination of professional outcomes (especially in health sciences), affordable Midwestern cost of living, and generous published merit aid make UIndy a common landing spot for internationals targeting the US healthcare and engineering workforce without the cost of coastal private schools.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
National Universities
US News 2026
Test Optional — You can submit scores if they help your case, but they're not required.
Official SourceFall Priority
Priority deadline for fall 2026 entry; rolling admissions continue after.
Spring Priority
Encouraged priority deadline for spring 2026 entry.
Rolling
UIndy does not publish a hard final deadline; applications accepted until class is full.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$37,200
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
3 years
The Krannert School of Physical Therapy is one of the oldest and most respected DPT programs in the Midwest, with a near-100% first-time NPTE pass rate in recent cohorts and strong clinical affiliations across Indianapolis health systems.
4 years
Four-year pre-licensure BSN with clinical rotations beginning sophomore year across major Indianapolis hospitals. Consistently strong NCLEX pass rates.
4 years
ABET-accredited, studio-based engineering taught in the R.B. Annis School's modern Innovation Hall. STEM-OPT designated, making it a strong fit for international students seeking 3-year post-grad US work eligibility.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $37,200
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
