Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus Reviews

"Coming from a Long Island, NY to Indiana, PA was definitely a big change. I was excited to start my schooling at IUP so I can enhance my knowledge even further. To me, a graduate program should include faculty who is willing to go above and beyond for their students and who are there for the students because in the end, without the students there wouldn't be much. At IUP, professors and faculty encourage everyone to go after what they want to and to not let anything get in the way. Everyone is very laid back which makes the program less stressful in terms of work load."

"Great program in a great place - work is tough but practical, getting students ready to be qualified archaeological professionals."

"The rigor of the ALS Doctorate program is challenging. Program structure is affordable and flexible for working professionals. Would highly recommend this program and University."

"IUP offers students a great opportunity to study at a school that caters to the student's needs and educational goals. The Composition & TESOL graduate program is friendly and inviting for all students interested in the English field. It prepares students in a manner that sets them up to enter their profession. I enjoy studying at my school because I have met people from all around the world who bring a different perspective to the learning and teaching of English as a Second Language. It's like no other educational experience."

"IUP is great for education, criminology and nursing. has great professors"

"The Ph.D. program in English Literature and Criticism is one of the top in the United States and a magnet for an international community of scholars as well. While at IUP, I have learned beyond my expectations, already transferring that knowledge to my classroom teaching. The directors and professors provide a rigorous program of study which allows critical and creative thinking, while expecting students to demonstrate scholarship through a high level of academic writing. The summers-only residency option for teachers at IUP's English Department is the only way that working instructors like me, who prefer and value an on-campus program as opposed to an online platform, can pursue a highly-rated graduate program outside of the regular teaching contract year. Campus living is easy with beautiful new dorm suites, decent dining hall food, and free transportation wherever the public transit buses stop. The financial aid office really works with students and operates error-free as I have experienced.Besides all of that, the campus is located in beautiful, small-town Indiana, PA, area home of the famed late actor Jimmy Stewart and inspiring eco- writer Edward Abbey, easily accessible after a short bus ride from the Pittsburgh airport. Enjoy down-time on historic Philadelphia Street with buildings key to the Underground Railroad and all the modern day eateries, bakeries, museums, antique shops, and art galleries one would expect. As my pink and black t-shirt reads, "I love IUP!""

"Tell us about your college experience.It was a great fit for me. I received a scholarship for all four years while I was enrolled, the people were great and I made life lasting bonds.Would you get the same degree if you could start over?I would have chosen the same degree because it has set me apart from most individuals just majoring in business and allows me to be more marketable in a field where not many African Americans are.What advice can you offer other students?Go to a school where you'll pay the least coming out of in student loan debt and don't get discouraged with the job application process. The right fitting career will come with time and experience."

"Excellent tuition prices, good faculty, lots of resources"

"Pros: Offer a part-time counseling program in a satellite campus in my area. High quality programming and instruction. Grad students have a voice in programming for their cohort. Since the program uses a cohort model, with mostly the same students taking most classes together, peer support is strong.CACREP credentialed. Cons: Satellite campus allows slightly less access to administration than main campus."

"Quality education with reasonable tuition prices"

"Pros: Small classroom sizes, affordable, and caring professors. Cons: Not enought assitantships offered."

"This is a very affordable program because it is in the State school system. Most of the professors are great and treat you as an equal because you are only one step away from being a fellow Ph.D. The workload is sometimes intense with reading especially if you work a full time job while taking classes."

"The GIS program is great. You work with real companies on your projects rather than doing hypotheticals. The range of classes gives you a good feel for the classes. Indiana the city is interesting. There's the Walmart, the Irish pub, the small video game store. A very quaint, cute town. It does have a lot of awesome bike trails and other out door activities. Plus a really good ice cream shop. For the tuition and living costs, it's a great degree. Very worth it."

"I love the small class sizes and that professors very willing to meet with you outside of class and offer help. Biology department is currently expanding with more professors with different specialties, wider variety and stronger focus on research/thesis opportunities and adding new technology/advanced equipment. I like ethnic diversity, however, they are accepting a very large number of foreign exchange students which makes communication with peers difficult since exchange students cannot speak english well."

"The staff has been very supportive and helpful. I really haven't experienced anything negative about the program."

"Summer program is very rigorous. Indiana is the perfect place to study during the summer as there is nothing else to do there!"

"The M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at IUP is an accredited program, the class sizes are small with individualized attention for each student. It is easy to get to know others in the program as well as professors. Various university departments have been extremely helpful when it comes to registration. I attended IUP as an undergraduate and the campus is beautiful and safe. I ended up graduating and staying in the area due to it's safety and career options. IUP offers an affordable, competitive, and quality education. These are all reasons for continuing my education at the graduate level at IUP."

"The safety science graduate program is one of a kind. It has excellent professors who care about your education. They are very flexible with your professional career. They give you real life experience you can use in the field. The only downside is that the campus is very rural and is difficult to attend coming from a different state."

"Professors in the Safety Sciences Department are great. They bring real life situations to the classroom and fully prepare you for your career in the field."

"IUP has one of the best Clinical Psychology PsyD programs in the US! Indiana, PA itself has much to be desired, but it's only an hour and 20 minutes from Pittsburgh. For in-state students this program is exceptionally affordable and for out--of-state-ers, it's still much less expensive than most PsyD programs. Professors really care about you here, and are committed to your success!"