Indiana University School of Nursing

What Indiana University School of Nursing does

Indiana University School of Nursing is a public academic unit within the Indiana University system, founded in 1914 and operating across three campuses in Bloomington, Fort Wayne, and Indianapolis. It is the largest nursing school in Indiana, enrolling approximately 1,500 undergraduate BSN students, 317 MSN students, and 64 DNP/PhD students, with 23,000+ living alumni. The school offers the full stack of nursing credentials — BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD — and runs the state's #1-ranked BSN program (Top 40 nationally), with National League for Nursing Center of Excellence designations in two categories (first in the U.S.) and the #1 NIH-funded nursing program in Indiana (#15 among public nursing schools nationally).

The school's core "product" is accredited nursing education and clinical training, delivered through didactic coursework plus a simulation program that includes AI-integrated and VR-based environments for competency development. It partners with IU Health, the AMPATH global health consortium (Kenya), and study-abroad sites in Spain to supply clinical placements and international experiences. It serves three customer segments: prospective nursing students seeking credentials, Indiana healthcare employers (anchored by IU Health) seeking workforce, and research funders (notably NIH) seeking principal investigators in nursing science. Its INSTEP strategic plan organizes nine working groups around workforce expansion, research, and clinical training.

The business model is the standard public-university school model: revenue is a blend of tuition and fees (from ~1,881 students across all degree levels), state appropriations, federal and NIH research grants, and philanthropy. Philanthropy has scaled rapidly, with nearly $18 million raised in a single recent year, anchored by a $16 million IU Health gift earmarked for 50% enrollment growth and a $1.8 million Bedford Falls Foundation gift. Unlike a private college, pricing is set at public tuition levels and the school has limited pricing power but stable demand-side support from Indiana's persistent nursing shortage.

Name

Indiana University School of Nursing

Legal name

Indiana University School of Nursing

Website

https://nursing.iu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Indiana University School of Nursing is the largest nursing school in Indiana, founded in 1914 and operating across three IU campuses. It offers BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs to roughly 1,881 students, ranks #1 in NIH funding among Indiana nursing schools, and serves Indiana healthcare employers and NIH research funders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nursing Education

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF), Academic Medical Centers & Teaching Hospitals (University-Affiliated) (EDAHAGAA)

Keywords

• Nursing education
• Nursing degree programs
• Graduate nursing studies
• Simulation training
• Nursing research

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis, IN

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate nursing program tuition and associated university fees
2. Philanthropic Donations: Gifts from donors including the $16 million IU Health gift for enrollment expansion and $1.8 million Bedford Falls Foundation gift for student support
3. External Research Funding: Grant funding from organizations including NIH ($2.7 million awarded, $20 million in proposals submitted), National Institutes of Health rankings indicate research grant revenue
4. Scholarship Endowments: Endowed scholarship funds supporting student education including Veldman Family Nursing Scholarship, Rose M. Mays Excellence in Teaching Diversity Fund, and Charlotte A. Carlley/Jean E. Schweer Mentorship Fund

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Indiana University School of Nursing is an academic unit of Indiana University that delivers comprehensive nursing education from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing through doctoral degrees (DNP and PhD), along with post-graduate certificates and continuing education for practicing nurses. The school operates across three Indiana campuses (Bloomington, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis) and uses state-of-the-art simulation centers, AI-integrated and virtual reality training, and clinical partnerships with leading Indiana healthcare systems to prepare nurses for licensure and advanced practice.

Product overview

Indiana University School of Nursing is one of Indiana's largest nursing education providers offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs from undergraduate BSN through doctoral degrees (PhD and DNP), along with post-graduate certificates. The school operates across three campuses (Bloomington, Fort Wayne, and Indianapolis) and provides simulation and skills centers for hands-on training, continuing education programs, and global health opportunities. The core academic programs include traditional and accelerated BSN tracks, MSN specializations, multiple DNP nurse practitioner tracks, and PhD research doctoral preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Undergraduate nursing degree program offered across Bloomington, Fort Wayne, and Indianapolis campuses through traditional, accelerated, and RN-to-BSN tracks, preparing students for RN licensure.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Graduate-level nursing degree program with specializations in Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nursing Education tracks for practicing nurses.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Advanced practice doctoral program offering Nurse Practitioner tracks (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Family, Pediatric, Psychiatric-Mental Health) and Post-MSN options in Executive Leadership and Advanced Clinical.
• PhD in Nursing Science Research doctoral program preparing nurse scientists for academic and research careers in nursing.
• Nursing Certificates Post-graduate certificate programs for nurses seeking specialized knowledge in specific practice areas.
• Continuing Education Ongoing education programs including Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) training and Simulation Excellence programs for practicing nurses seeking specialized credentials and professional development.
• Study Abroad and Global Programs International clinical and educational experiences including partnerships with AMPATH Global for global health training and study abroad in Spain.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of graduates apply for licensure in Indiana
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, strategic, core and major.

• IndyGominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership with Indianapolis transit system where nursing students board IndyGo buses to learn how transportation and healthcare access shape health outcomes through the Healthy Populations course.
• AMPATH GlobalstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Led first AMPATH Global Nursing Conference in Eldoret, Kenya with theme 'Advancing the Role of Nurses in Global Health.' IU School of Nursing faculty member Dr. Jane von Gaudecker led planning. Over 240 attendees from throughout AMPATH partnership.
• University of NavarraminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Study abroad partnership hosting IU nursing students in Pamplona, Spain for lectures by international professors, hospital tours, and simulation workshops.
• Indiana Statehouse/Indiana General AssemblystrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Legislative fellowship program pairing graduate nursing students with state legislators including Rep. Ed Clere. Provides hands-on health policy experience and advocacy training.
• IU School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for simulation training at Fairbanks Hall Simulation Center, a 30,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility. Students train alongside medical students in interprofessional education scenarios.
• Eskenazi HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partnership providing experiential learning opportunities. Alumni Savannah Langbehn worked as patient care nurse on Medical-Surgical Unit; serves as site for student clinical rotations.
• IU HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor healthcare system partnership for clinical placements, employment pipeline, and student support. Multiple alumni employed at IU Health facilities including IU Health West Hospital.
• American Academy of NursingstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard advisory relationship with CEO Cheryl Sullivan (2010-2018). Initiatives include leadership institute for policy development and veteran's health initiative 'Have You Ever Served?' with Michelle Obama and Jill Biden.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing: Top-ranked private nursing school with strong BSN, MSN, and PhD programs and significant NIH-funded research. Comparable national peer for ranking benchmarks and simulation education leadership.
• Johns Hopkins School of Nursing: Nationally top-ranked nursing school and research powerhouse. Sets the benchmark for NIH funding, DNP/PhD output, and simulation investment that IU School of Nursing benchmarks against.
• Duke University School of Nursing: Elite private nursing school with top-ranked BSN, MSN, and DNP programs and significant NIH-funded research. Comparable in academic scope and aspiration, though private rather than public.
• Vanderbilt University School of Nursing: Elite private nursing school with extensive DNP nurse practitioner tracks and research programs. Comparable for graduate program rankings and as a benchmark for clinical specialty offerings.
• University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing: Top-ranked private nursing school operating across BSN through PhD with strong research funding. National benchmark for IU's ranking targets and a comparable for AI/simulation investment.

Direct peers

• Ohio State University College of Nursing: Big Ten public university nursing school offering BSN through PhD programs with similarly strong NIH funding. Direct peer given shared conference, comparable scale, and overlapping applicant pool in the Midwest.
• University of Michigan School of Nursing: Big Ten public nursing school consistently ranked in the national Top 10 with strong NIH funding. Direct peer for BSN/graduate ranking comparisons and faculty recruiting in the Midwest.
• Ball State University School of Nursing: Indiana public university nursing school offering BSN and graduate programs. Direct competitor for Indiana applicants and a statewide peer in addressing the nursing workforce shortage.
• University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing: Big Ten public nursing school offering BSN through PhD programs with comparable research footprint. Direct peer for Big Ten ranking comparisons and faculty competition.
• Purdue University School of Nursing: In-state Indiana nursing school offering BSN, MSN, and DNP programs. Direct competitor for Indiana applicants, faculty, and clinical placements; relevant post-2024 IUPUI split given shared Purdue Indianapolis history.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IUnursing
• Facebookfacebook.com/iuschoolofnursing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/indiana-university-school-of-nursing

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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