Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus Reviews

"I genuinely enjoyed my matriculation through IUP. The professors were well educated but in my opinion, many of the lecture halls were overpopulated. However, the professors kept suitable office hours and seemed relatively helpful in assisting students through their classes. The school is not as diverse as I would have liked but students were given ample freedom to create and engage culturally. There was a lot of construction going on while I was in school but the end product was well worth it, with brand new suites and academic halls. On the other hand, the HUB could use a little updating. More specifically, the Nursing program (which is where I began my studies) was a top-notch program and produced some really great students/future nurses. I lost my passion for the field part way through but again, this program is for the best of the best and you have to be ready and willing to do the work. On the other hand, I thoroughly enjoyed my matriculation through the Psychology program. I felt that the program was relatively compact, in terms of professors and coursework. It appeared that all of the professors had a common interest in making sure that you graduated from the program and not just "got through". I love that all of the classes for the Psych major were housed in one building, which added to the Psych community feel. Overall, I would say that IUP was a great institution with upstanding staff and faculty and ample resources for growth and development. Thinking back, it would have been nice to have more of a high profile entertainment scene (i.e., artists for homecoming and other events) but perhaps it was in IUP's budget. Anyhow, "cheers" to a wonderful undergrad experience!Read Less"

"The quality of education is good overall. Networking is limited to the Western part of Pennsylvania. Professors are very helpful, even well after graduating and more than happy to assist in any way. Make sure to maximize your time there - stray from your program and fully expand every opportunity."

"IUP offered a lot of hands on experience and got us in the classroom early and often. The professors helped make sure both our content and teaching methods were well developed. The school counselors helped me graduate on time in four years in a very intensive and credit heavy major."

"Currently at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, I am majoring in Sports Administration with a minor in Business administration, as well as pursuing my masters in Sport Science and Kinesiology. For my bachelors degree I was required to enroll in classes like Prevention and Care of Injuries, Motor Behavior, and Management Facilities and Events in Sports. I felt that my required courses allowed me to learn about both the financial and physical aspects of the sport industry which will be helpful in any career I may pursue with my degree. Indiana University of Pennsylvania offers a 4 + 1 program for the Sports Administration major which allows students to begin taking graduate classes even before they finish their bachelors degree. In other words, if the student is accepted into the Graduate Program they will be able to receive their Bachelor's and Master's Degree in only five years! This opportunity has led to me to maximize my time as a college student and graduate with two degrees in a short period of time. I am extremely happy with my decision to attend Indiana University of Pennsylvania and pursue dual degrees in Sport Administration/Sport Science.Read Less"

"Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a great place to immerse yourself into a diverse community. Academically: The Political Science department is a small department but has amazing professors. My advisor always took out the time to sit down with me and go over scheduling concerns and talk about future goals. Most of the professors write their own books and regularly attend conferences and seminars related to the coursework. The coursework usually has current events related to the syllabus, making the class engaging. Students have the opportunity to intern with various organizations, such as NextGen climate and the THIS Program in Harrisburg. Overall, the PLSC Department was very resourceful.. Socially: I love to say, "If you're bored on campus, you're sitting in your room doing nothing." There are over 200 (last time I was on campus) organizations that put on events that are both socially and academically beneficially to the student body. If there is an organization that is not on campus, students can create one. With the wide range of fraternities, sororities, clubs, and other organizations, there is a wide range of activities that students can participate in. I truly enjoyed my time at IUP and believe that with following the right resources, prospective students will have the same experience.Read Less"

"LUP has great faculty members that are great at teaching and also approachable. The only negative about this program was that they have enroll applications so sometimes classes are not available if they don't get enough students. Also more details about program in the beginning would be beneficial."

"Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a great college to attend. I may be a little biased but that's just because it has a huge variety of majors that can lead you into your dream job. The professors are really hands on, and the diversity which the school has amazing. I would recommend this University to anyone who is trying to further their education and wants the best college experience possible."

"Overall the SAHE program is good. Graduates have the opportunity of two year Assistantships, and are required to do two practicum to graduate. This gives each student an abundance of practical experience. There are also opportunities for attending and presenting at conferences. The drawback is that assistantships may be at other institutions, so cohort connection and bonding is tough. Additionally, each professor has their own preferences for writing and assignments. I would recommend this program to students with the stipulation that they are prepared to work hard and learn a lot.Read Less"

"Doctoral of Education, Curriculum & Instruction program is well organized, rigorous and current. University professors are top notch and truly care and support the students within the program. The cohort model is effective and allows for students to move through program in a timely fashion, with little down time, yet is extremely doable."

"I really enjoyed the whole experience. My Masters degree was all online so I didn't have much class room experience there."

"IUP is the greatest place to start your college life. The faculty are highly motivate instructors who give you real world experiences in the classroom. IUP was more affordable then going to a local 2-4 yr college or business school and has more to offer than my dream of going to college in Florida. IUP is a great place to be. It is a party school, but that doesn't mean you won't make friends if you don't party. You won't make friends if you're rude and unwilling to talk to new people. Plenty of people are willing to meet you, especially freshman because most of us are completely new. I met so many new people last semester and hangout with them every weekend. I partied occasionally, but most of the time I didn't. Even though I didn't party I could still hangout with them and just have a good time either way. Aside from the party atmosphere, the educational side is fine as long as you get the right professors. My first semester was kind of rough because I didn't carefully pick my professors, but this semester I went on ratemyprofessors and it was much easier to find a good professor for each class. This school has already helped me gain so much knowledge about who I am as a person and the world around me and I couldn't ask for anything more.Read Less"

"Cons: It's a coin-flip between getting professors that will offer help when asked and those who won't. You will get a lot of homework (and not a lot of sleep)! If you're a Graduate Assistant sometimes you will be assigned an unreasonable amount of work for a faculty project. Pros: The program is small, so you will get to know everyone. By the time you graduate you will be proficient in all different types of mathematics software and programming languages."

"Phenomenal college. Provides the opportunities for anyone to succeed at a high level."

"IUP is a beautiful, mid-sized school with a multitude of quality professors. The campus is close to Pittsburgh, but still rural enough to avoid the large crowds and traffic that comes with the city. The dining options are excellent, with a variety of choices and locations. Recently, IUP added a number of brand-new dorm buildings."

"Iup was a great college. The advisors did their best to get you out in 4 years. The college spends money to keep buildings clean and up to date. The campus and town provide affordable living options."

"The business college was a fantastic place to learn. It was cutting edge and the student life was fantastic. The school offered many scholastic clubs and amateur sports activities to keep everyone busy and involved in student life."

"I loved going to IUP. I learned so much from my professors and was able to take courses that interested me. Some great perks was the long hours of the library and new dorm rooms."

"I loved going to IUP because of the professors, especially in the history department. I was in the honors track and was able to conduct original research and contribute to my field. I was involved in many clubs, for sports and for academics. I love the campus and the people. It was a great experience!"

"As a high school senior getting ready to start my collegial journey, I never thought I would end up at IUP, until I toured. I toured around a few colleges I thought I would like, but it wasn’t until I came to IUP that I felt like I could see myself going to this college. The campus is absolutely beautiful, with new buildings going up, and old ones being renovated everything has a stunning modern feel. Academics 5/5 I am enrolled in the nursing program at IUP, and it has been the best learning experiences of my life. For my anatomy lab we are one of few colleges that are able to study a human cadaver. It is an amazing learning opportunity that’s not available to most students. Also, I am able go up to 6 different hospitals/homes around the area for my clinical rotations, which really helps me for my future job career. Overall, IUP has an 18:1 student to faculty ratio, really making the opportunity to excel quite easily. Every professor I have had in the past two semesters are more than willing to help you in your classes and genuinely want to see you pass. Student Life 4/5 Now that Indiana is my new home I really like going out to explore and to see what it has to offer. Indiana is a college town so most of the town is geared to accommodate the students. With roughly 15,000 students enrolled at IUP there are groups and activities for everyone, you would have to try to not make friends. My favorite thing about the town is that it is a perfect combination of town and rural life all in one. I can be in town on Philadelphia Street and feel like I’m in a mini city, but a ten minute car ride later I can be going on a hike through the woods or fishing at Yellowcreek. One thing that I wish IUP offered would be a bigger sports scene. Sports are taken seriously but I would much rather have a D1 sports class. Living arrangements 5/5 Out of every dorm I have scene, IUP by far has the nicest, and biggest. Every room comes with its own bathroom, which is my favorite feature. My roommate transferred after the first semester so now I get to have the whole room to myself, which is pretty awesome. Most of the dorms have been built in the past decade so you know that you are getting what you are paying for. After freshmen year you can choose to live on or off campus, there are plenty places to live either route you go, but the dorms are almost twice the cost of what I'm paying for off campus living next year. Price 3/5 IUP is definitely one of the cheaper schools out there, but not the cheapest. On the bright side, at Iup you get to pay one flat tuition price, not by credit. It all depends on if you want to get more credits for your price. There are tons of scholarship opportunities for both academics and sports you just have to find them. Also, like I said earlier, the dorms are expensive, but you can always live off campus after your first year. Overall Recommendation All in all, I love the school that I choose, and wouldn’t want to transfer to anywhere else. IUP offers everything that I wanted in a university, and I’m sure it can cater to your preferences too. In a final overall assessment, I would give IUP a 5/5 star rating and recommend it to anyone, because it has so much to offer while still being a smaller sized university.Read Less"

"A lot of material covered with very knowledgeable and experienced professors."