Indiana University-East, USA

Overview

History, Affiliations & Rankings

Indiana University- East (IU East) was founded in 1971. It is a public institution located in Richmond, Indiana. The University excels in innovative learning options and also a virtual campus with selected online degree completion programs. Indiana University East is ranked #117-#153 in the 2020 edition of Best Colleges among Regional Universities Midwest by the US News and World Report ranking.

Infrastructure, Campus & Courses

Indiana University – East campus size is 182 acres and its setting is suburban. Among others, the university houses Brice E. Hayes Hall which has an academic support office along with the departments of humanities and social sciences, Nursing, and business studies. It has various facilities for the student which includes a jogging and walking track, a cardio and strength training area, 2 multi-purpose rooms, also health studies room and lockers. The University also offers various services which include placement service, daycare, health service, health insurance, 24-hour foot, and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, controlled dormitory access.

IU East offers bachelor's and master's degree programs and also provides certificates in areas of in a number of fields including Business, Economics, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Natural Science & Mathematics, Education. The popular majors at the University include Business, Management, Marketing, Health Professions, Psychology, Education, Liberal Arts, General Studies and Humanities. 

Accomplishments & Alumni

Indiana University East is part of the NAIA in sports. The Writing Center and Math and Science Resource Center at Indiana University East provides free personal and online tutoring support and consultation services to students. 

IU East celebrates 30 years as an Indiana University campus. Notable alumni are Venus Williams, Monica Puig, Sloane Stephens, Deborah Ahaus, and many more.

Student Diversity & Visiting Companies

Indiana University East has 3,292 undergraduate and 198 graduate students. The gender distribution is 36% male students and 64% female students. The student-faculty ratio at the University is 13:1. The university has about 49 international students which make up about 1.4 percent of the student body. The university welcomes a large number of international students every year. 

Companies hiring interns and employees from IU are Franciscan Alliance, Horizon Bank, Horseshoe Casino, Indiana State Police.