Indiana University - East College Portrait
Indiana University - East2325 Chester Boulevard Richmond, IN 47374
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Indiana University - East
IU East - Focused on YOU.
At Indiana University East, students are our primary focus. IU East is the region’s leader in baccalaureate and master’s degree programs, offering over 50 academic programs. IU East provides its students the opportunity to earn a prestigious IU degree that is respected throughout Indiana, the nation, and the world.
Students at IU East have all the advantages of an Indiana University education. As part of the Indiana University system, IU East provides all the services and opportunities of a large university combined with the advantages and atmosphere of a small college.
Living in the Community
Living in the RedWolves Community
Indiana University East, a regional campus of Indiana University, offers residents of eastern Indiana, western Ohio, and beyond a broad range of bachelor’s degrees and selected master’s degrees and certificates through its traditional main campus in Richmond, off-campus sites, and online program options.
IU East challenges students to grow intellectually and personally in a supportive and scholarly environment where faculty teaching skills and participation in the creation and dissemination of new knowledge and artistic work enhance learning opportunities for all.
IU East values a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and intellectual perspectives among its faculty, staff, and students and in its contributions to the cultural and economic development of the communities it serves.
The Big Picture: How many students were on campus in Fall 2011?
| Total Students | 3,725 | |
|---|---|---|
Undergraduate Snapshot
| Total Undergraduate Students | 3,623 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Women | 2,395 | 66% |
| Men | 1,228 | 34% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| American Indian / Alaskan Native | 8 | <1% |
| Asian | 23 | 1% |
| African American / Black | 117 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 | <1% |
| White | 3,275 | 90% |
| Two or More Races | 49 | 1% |
| International | 9 | <1% |
| Race/Ethnicity Not Reported | 79 | 2% |
| Where do IU East undergraduates call home? | |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 82% |
| Other US States & Territories | 16% |
| Other Countries | <1% |
| Residency Unknown | 1% |
| How old are IU East undergraduates? | |
| Average Age | 19 |
| Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older | 3% |
New Student Applications (Fall 2011)
New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores
Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended
| Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen | ACT | SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 - 23 | |
| Math | 17 - 23 | 410 - 510 |
| English | 16 - 22 | |
| Critical Reading | 410 - 510 |
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
| High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen | ||
|---|---|---|
| Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class | 24% | |
| Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class | 66% | |
| Percent of New Freshmen who submitted HS GPA | 91% | |
| Average High School GPA (4-point scale) | 3.04 | |
| Percent who submitted High School GPA | 93% | |
Sticker Price: How much does it cost on average?
Typical Undergraduate Costs for 2010-11 without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)
Total Typical Cost of Attendance: $9,496.00
The cost to attend Indiana University - East varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.
How much would I pay?
Financial Aid: How much help is there to pay?
Scholarships & Grants
- 72% of 2010-11 full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $5,964.00. Scholarships and grants are financial aid that does not need to be repaid and is sometimes referred to as gift aid.
Annual Need-Based Loans
- 60% of 2010-11 full-time undergraduates received need-based work-study and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $3,800.00. Loans need to be repaid. Typically, repayment starts once you are no longer enrolled full-time. Please refer to page 12 of the Funding Education Beyond High School guide on the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website for more information about Financial Need.
Percent of 2010 Full-time Beginning Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid
NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.
IU East Classes & Instructors
| Classroom Environment | |
|---|---|
| Students per Faculty | 16 to 1 |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students | 88% |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students | 98% |
| Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty | 96 |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female | 61% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color | 15% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study | 57% |
Campus-based Housing
<1% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
<1% of all undergraduates live on campus
Campus Safety
Carnegie Classification of Institutional Characteristics
The Carnegie Classification's were created "to reference the great diversity of colleges and universities in the United States, and ... enable [people] to identify groups of roughly comparable institutions." For information on the Carnegie Classifications system, please visit their website: http://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/
- Basic Type
- Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Size and Setting
- Small four-year, primarily nonresidential
- Enrollment Profile
- Very high undergraduate
- Undergraduate Profile
- Medium full-time four-year, inclusive
- Undergraduate Instructional Program
- Professions plus arts & sciences, no graduate coexistence
- Graduate Instructional Program
- Single postbaccalaureate (education)
NOTE: Institutional classifications based on the Carnegie 2005 edition.
Student Activities and Involvement at IU East
Students who are actively involved in their own learning and development are more likely to be successful in college. Colleges and universities offer students a wide variety of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom to become engaged with new ideas, people, and experiences. Institutions measure the effectiveness of these opportunities in a variety of ways to better understand what types of activities and programs students find the most helpful.
Institutions participating in the VSA program measure student involvement on campus using one of four national surveys. Results from the one survey are reported for a common set of questions selected as part of VSA. Following are the selected results from the . The questions have been grouped together in categories that are known to contribute to student learning and development. The results reported below are based on the responses of seniors who participated in the survey.
Group Learning Experiences
Active Learning Experiences
Institutional Commitment to Student Learning and Success
Student Interaction with Campus Faculty and Staff
Experiences with Diverse Groups of People and Ideas
Student Satisfaction
Majors and Degrees
| Degrees awarded at Indiana University - East in 2010-11 | |
|---|---|
| Associate's | 4 |
| Bachelor's | 327 |
| Master's | 31 |
| Total | 362 |
| Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2010-11 | |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 34% |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 19% |
| Social Work | 8% |
| General Studies | 8% |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7% |
Student Success & Progress Rate
A 58% four-year success and progress rate means that 58% of students starting in Fall 2005 either graduated or are still enrolled at a higher education institution four years later.
Counts for the Fall 2005 entering class shown in the graph above.
- 282 First-Time, Full-Time Students
- 107 Full-Time Transfer Students
Retention of Freshman Class
First-time students in Fall 2010 that returned for their second year: 66%
Student Learning at Indiana University - East
All colleges and universities use multiple approaches to measure student learning. Many of these are specific to particular disciplines, many are coordinated with accrediting agencies, and many are based on outcomes after students have graduated.
Pilot Project to Measure Core Learning Outcomes
Colleges and universities participating in the College Portrait measure the typical improvement in students' abilities to think, reason, and write using one of three tests. This is part of a pilot project to better understand and compare what students learn between their freshman and senior years at different colleges and universities.
This university is in the process of collecting and analyzing learning outcomes test results.