History
Founded in 1875, IUP is a vibrant, comprehensive, research-based, teaching-focused, student-centered learning community.
Education
IUP has been ranked nationally as a "Best for Vets" university by Military Times.
Our community service earns national recognition, having been chosen for the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. IUP has been nationally ranked among socially responsible schools by Washington Monthly.
Research
We believe IUP’s strengths and resources can make the world better. To share our expertise, our centers and institutes offer services to business and industry, the community, government and human service agencies, educators, and more.
Housing services
A living-learning community is a community of students who live together in a university residential facility or a portion of the building, such as a floor or wing, and participate in academically and intellectually engaging learning activities designed specifically for them.
Research has shown that students in living-learning programs tend to have a smoother transition to college, higher grades, more mentoring from faculty, a stronger sense of civic engagement, and fewer problems with alcohol and other drug use.
- Living-Learning
- Office of Housing, Residential Living, and Dining
- Campus Dining
- IUP Magazine Web Exclusive: Chronicling the Residential Revival
Library services
Our mission is to provide an advanced, current, and relevant collection to support the academics and research performed by IUP faculty and students. We strive to incorporate the latest in information technology and library best practices to provide superb information support to the entire IUP community.
Medical services
Seventy-eight emergency telephones throughout the campus that connect directly to the police office and automatically dispatch officers to the scene. An extensive emergency-notification system to alert students and employees via cell phone, text messaging, and e-mail when an emergency situation occurs. More than 95 percent of IUP students have registered for this emergency-alert program.
Campus life
Students tell us they just got a feeling when they visited—that everything they wanted from a college was right here. It just felt right.
When you take a day to visit IUP, you open up possibilities. Picture yourself walking to class through the Oak Grove. Imagine eating dessert with your roommate in the new dining hall or studying in our library. Get a feel for the campus. Meet students and professors. Learn more about your options and the opportunities our students have to set themselves apart and stand out when they graduate.
Whether you’re just looking around, have already applied, or have been accepted into our next class, we warmly invite you to come and explore our beautiful campus.
Sports facilities
IUP competes in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference and is an NCAA Division II member.
- Eight varsity sports for men and 11 for women.
- Scholarships are available for all varsity sports.
- IUP students also get involved in a variety of club and intramural sports.
Student clubs
Get involved with student organizations on campus, and find out what’s going on! Go to Crimson Connect to learn about all of the different student organizations, campus programs, events, and other opportunities you can get involved in at IUP. Crimson Connect helps student groups and campus programs promote their organizations and events.
Accreditation
IUP is accredited by the Middle States Association Commission on Higher Education.
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Top 17.5% United States
Top 13.8% Worldwide
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania Student Reviews & Awards
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IUP Mature and Non-Traditional Student Review
As a mature student with a family and working, I found IUP to be very accommodating. The professors were outstanding, very knowledgeable, approachable, and willing. Their support of my research degree was and still is stellar.
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