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Indiana University-East

Indiana University, also referred to as IU East, is located in East Richmond, Indiana, United States. It was established on July 1, 1971. The first classes were held in 1972 with 633 students. Alexander Schilt became the university's first chancellor. It is beautifully nestled in an area of more than 170 acres in Richmond. Whitewater Hall was the first of four campus buildings, and it was completed in 1976. The university offers more than 50 degree programs. IU East is divided into the following academic schools:

  • School of Business & Economics
  • School of Continuing Studies
  • School of Education
  • School of Humanities & Social Sciences
  • School of Natural Science & Mathematics
  • School of Nursing
  • School of Social Work

IU East has more than 30 on-campus student organizations such as the Criminal Justice Club, Humanities Club, Psychology Club, IU East Student Education Association, Student Government Association, Chi Alpha Epsilon, Psi Chi, Environmental Club, Alpha Phi Sigma, and World Languages and Cultures Club.

Campus Location

2325 Chester Blvd
Richmond, IN 47374
USA
Main Tel: (765) 973-8200
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Indiana University-East Highlights

Where Indiana University-East stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy, nursing and emergency medicine, family and social work, and liberal arts.
  • Numerous part-time students.
  • High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor23815
Associate686

IU East Students

The student enrollment at IU East was 2,266 in 2007 (1,666 full-time equivalent).

About 41% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 59% of the class.

Undergrads are 94% of enrolled students and graduate students are 6%.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 82% are full-time and 18% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 5,292
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 12,831
Books and supplies$ 930

Financial Aid: IU East participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  25
Without tenure; working toward tenure  20
Without tenure; tenure not available  33

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

IU East Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men86%
Women80%
All82%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal400-500
Math400-510

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

ART STUDIES (1 awarded)

  • Art/Art Studies

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (22 awarded)

  • Business/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (1 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (23 awarded)

  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Secondary Education and Teaching

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (24 awarded)

  • Human Services
  • Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS (71 awarded)

  • English Language and Literature
  • General Studies
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies

MEDIA (3 awarded)

  • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (58 awarded)

  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (64 awarded)

  • Religion/Religious Studies

SCIENCE (12 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Natural Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (20 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (7 awarded)

  • Psychology

Selected Careers of Interest

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