Indiana University Indianapolis

What Indiana University Indianapolis does

Indiana University Indianapolis is a public R1 research university operating as the Indianapolis campus of the Indiana University system, located on a single downtown campus at 420 University Blvd. Formed through the 2024 rebranding of IUPUI, the institution offers more than 375 undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree and certificate programs across 15+ schools, including the IU School of Medicine, Kelley School of Business, Robert H. McKinney School of Law, IU School of Nursing, and the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering. It serves a student body drawn from all 50 states and 135 countries, with 88% of graduates remaining in Indiana and 56% graduating debt-free.

The university combines traditional on-campus instruction with online programs, study abroad, experiential learning, and a $37M+ annual research portfolio spanning healthcare, AI, data science, STEM, and the humanities. Core technology infrastructure includes a $60 million STEM Lab expansion (opening fall 2026), clinical trial facilities used by partners such as PreEvnt, and an NSF-funded CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program supporting cybersecurity engineering. The institution applies machine learning in specific research domains, notably computer vision for cancer detection and predictive analytics for hospital resource management.

Revenue is generated through tuition and fees (with a $65 nonrefundable application fee), state appropriations, federal and institutional research grants (NSF, NIH, and others), campus services including housing and dining, and private donations. As a state public institution, IU Indianapolis is not equity-funded; the $3.7M NSF CyberCorps grant and $60M STEM Lab expansion represent institutional investments rather than capital raises. The institution partners with employers for recruitment and curriculum input, recruits transfer students through dedicated pathways with Ivy Tech and Vincennes University, and markets through campus visits, virtual tours, and a multi-channel social media presence.

Name

Indiana University Indianapolis

Legal name

The Trustees of Indiana University

Website

https://indianapolis.iu.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Indiana University Indianapolis is a public R1 research university offering 375+ degree programs across 15+ schools to a student body from 50 states and 135 countries, with $37M+ in annual research funding and a $60M STEM Lab expansion opening in 2026.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) (EDAHAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF), Urban/Metropolitan Public Research Universities (EDAHAAAH), Academic Medical Centers & Teaching Hospitals (University-Affiliated) (EDAHAGAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate research programs
• Professional school training
• Online learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Research Grants and Funding: IU Indianapolis receives significant federal research funding including NSF, NIH, and other government grants. The $3.7 million NSF CyberCorps grant supports cybersecurity education. Research funding totals over $37 million annually.
2. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, application fees ($65 nonrefundable), and various program fees. Students from all 50 states and 135 countries are represented.
3. Campus Services and Facilities: Revenue from campus recreation memberships, housing, dining services, and event facilities including the Campus Center and Taylor Hall.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Indiana University Indianapolis delivers higher education through 375+ undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree and certificate programs across 15+ schools including medicine, law, business, nursing, engineering, informatics, public health, and the arts. As an R1 research university with $37M+ in annual research funding, it provides classroom instruction, laboratory-based research opportunities, clinical trials, online learning, and student support services such as financial aid, career services, mental health counseling, and campus recreation.

Product overview

Indiana University Indianapolis is an urban research university offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and student services. The institution provides 375+ degree and certificate programs across 15+ professional schools (including School of Medicine, Kelley School of Business, School of Nursing, School of Engineering, and others), supported by $37M+ in annual research funding. Student services encompass financial aid processing, career services, mental health counseling, campus recreation, and 325+ student organizations. The university partners with external companies such as PreEvnt for clinical trials of the Isaac glucose monitoring device. The institution operates as an R1 research university with a focus on STEM, healthcare, AI, and data science education, with 88% of graduates remaining in Indiana after graduation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jaguar: The mascot and identity of IU Indianapolis athletics and recreational teams, referred to as 'Jaguars' or 'Jags' by the campus community.

Products and services

• IU Indianapolis Degree Programs Over 375 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs across 15+ schools including medicine, engineering, business, law, nursing, public health, informatics, and the arts. Programs range from associate certificates to doctoral degrees for prospective and current students.
• Research Programs R1 research university programs with over $37 million in annual research funding. Students and faculty engage in research across healthcare, AI, data science, STEM, cybersecurity, and arts and humanities disciplines through undergraduate and graduate research opportunities, volunteering for studies, and faculty-led initiatives.
• Student Financial Aid Services Comprehensive financial support services including federal and institutional grants, scholarships (IU Indianapolis Pledge, school-specific), federal student loans, work-study programs, and emergency funding assistance for enrolled students. 56% of students graduate debt-free.
• Campus Recreation and Wellness Physical fitness facilities, recreational programs, esports lounge, and wellness education services supporting student physical and mental health on the IU Indianapolis campus.
• Mental Health and Counseling Services Professional counseling, psychological services, self-help resources, and clinical training programs supporting student mental health and emotional well-being at IU Indianapolis.
• Career Services and Employment Career counseling, job placement assistance, internship opportunities, and employer recruitment events for IU Indianapolis students and alumni. 88% of graduates stay in Indiana contributing to the workforce.
• Campus Housing and Dining On-campus residence halls with Living Learning Communities, dining services, and off-campus housing resources for IU Indianapolis students.
• Study Abroad Programs International education opportunities with financial and practical support for IU Indianapolis students to study abroad and earn academic credit while gaining global experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% of graduates stay in Indiana after graduation, contributing to state workforce
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Facility Solutions Group (FSG) IndianapoliscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2026FSG Indianapolis delivered electrical infrastructure for Indiana University's $60 million STEM Lab expansion project. The project supports advanced research and learning as part of broader investments by Indiana University in downtown Indianapolis. The new facility is scheduled to open in fall 2026, serving as a hub for innovation and education.
• PreEvntminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 January 2026PreEvnt is conducting human clinical trials for its isaac non-invasive glucose alert system at IU Indianapolis. The device uses VOC-sensing technology to detect glucose biomarkers in exhaled breath, offering a needle-free alternative to traditional blood glucose monitoring. Trials are part of the FDA pre-submission pathway for people with Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Purdue University: Historically co-governed IUPUI with Indiana University until the 2024 separation; now competes head-to-head with IU Indianapolis for Indiana students, faculty, and research funding across STEM, healthcare, and professional programs.
• University of Illinois Chicago: Urban public R1 research university with a strong academic medical center footprint in a major Midwest city; the closest structural analog in terms of medical school scale, urban setting, and R1 status.
• Wayne State University: Urban public research university with an academic medical center and Carnegie R1/R2 classification; competes in similar healthcare and urban workforce development segments in the Midwest.
• University of Cincinnati: Comparable urban public research university with an academic medical center, R1 status, and a similar mix of health sciences, engineering, and business schools serving a major Midwest city — directly comparable in mission and operating model.

Regional players

• Ball State University: Another large Indiana public university; competes for in-state undergraduate students and shares exposure to Indiana appropriations, but lacks IU Indianapolis's R1 research designation and medical/health sciences scale.
• University of Louisville: Kentucky-based public research university with medical and health sciences programs; competes regionally for healthcare talent and research funding in adjacent Midwestern markets.

Others

• Ivy Tech Community College: Indiana's primary two-year community college system and a key transfer pipeline into IU Indianapolis; not a direct competitor but a strategically important feeder and articulation partner.

Broad incumbents

• Ohio State University: Large flagship public R1 with a major academic medical center; competes for top STEM and health sciences talent across the Midwest and pulls from the same out-of-state applicant pool.
• Indiana University Bloomington: Flagship campus of the parent Indiana University system; shares brand, governance, and federal research funding pathways with IU Indianapolis, but offers a broader residential liberal arts/flagship experience rather than an urban research medical hub.
• University of Kentucky: Flagship Kentucky public research university with a substantial medical center; broader portfolio than IU Indianapolis but comparable in healthcare research and state-level appropriations dynamics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IUIndianapolis
• YouTubeyoutube.com/iu
• Facebookfacebook.com/IUIndianapolis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/indiana-university-indianapolis
• Instagraminstagram.com/iuindianapolis

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

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