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Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis Reviews

  •      148 Reviews
  • Indianapolis (IN)
  • Annual Tuition: $32,582
88% of 148 students said this degree improved their career prospects
95% of 148 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Cassie Andrews
  • Reviewed: 9/30/2015
  • Degree: Psychology
"Competitiveness in this program could be seen either as a pro or a con. Getting in is considered to be an achievement that will get you on a path to a successful graduate career. As for pros, I believe IUPUI campus is very safe and friendly. My professors have been very involved and caring. The program is very focused on research, internships, and experiences not just book learning. The cons are that the professors are very busy and can be hard to get ahold of."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 9/29/2015
  • Degree: Nursing
"Professors beyond mediocre and we're largely uncaring. Masters program for family nurse practitioners was extremely unorganized and inadequate in its teachings and curriculum. Attending was a waste of time as more was obtained through self study and clinicals taught by/working with a non-faculty medical provider, than through their instruction."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2015
  • Degree: Information Technology
"It was a great way to learn, and gives you a wide area of experiences and study. Experience counts for a lot as well, so school and internships are key."
Brandy Finnigan
  • Reviewed: 8/10/2015
  • Degree: Law
"While McKinney Law may not have the academic of other schools in close proximity, they more than make up for this with their superior networking and internship opportunities. Being the only law school in town and being located in the state capital definitely offers unique advantages that are not found at other law schools."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 8/10/2015
  • Degree: Public Policy
"I like what SPEA has to offer, in terms of rigorous curriculum, excellent professors and mentors as well highly-responsive staff members. What I was trained here well bridged me to my doctoral program which I am starting in two weeks. Very excited about the new chapter in life. Highly recommended for those caring about providing public service and promoting public goods."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 8/10/2015
  • Degree: English
"It's a commuter college that is trying to transform itself into a traditional college. It's a few blocks from downtown Indianapolis, providing access to the most prominent urban area in the state of Indiana. Most people live in the greater Indy metro area, so it's a little more difficult to make lasting relationships than at a traditional residential campus."
Je
  • Reviewed: 6/24/2015
  • Degree: English
"One of the advantages of the Applied Linguistics programs at IUPUI is that the instructors are very knowledgeable and have a considerable amount of experience in the field. Also, they relay their experiences in concise and creative ways that help to interpret and support course materials such as textbooks and articles. The most serious flaw in the program is that there is no diversity amongst the linguistics courses offered. More specifically, the linguistics courses focus primarily on English Linguistics, as opposed to Linguistics as a general field."
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Kristin Briscoe
  • Reviewed: 5/12/2015
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"Indiana University School of Medicine is the second largest medical school in the country. This has some benefits and some negatives. I will state, that for 1st and 2nd year, students are located in any one of the 9 campuses throughout the state of Indiana. I do not think that where you are located matters as all campuses have their advantages and disadvantages (good and bad professors ect). During the first two years, students hit the books hard and I think that being at a small campus certainly has some benefits. Third and fourth year are best in Indianapolis. Students are able to work with "big names" in medicine. We are also able to practice in separate hospitals with separate patient populations: a VA, a community hospital, a hospital for under served, and a university hospital. These separate hospitals provide students the opportunity to view all different patient populations, as well as develop a proficiency with several types of EMRs. I do not know of many other schools that offer this type of diversity. One large con is that the school is growing, however, I do not know if the administration is growing at the same rate. For example, scheduling rotations for third and fourth year has become a nightmare. We did not receive our schedules until weeks after the promised date."
Olubunmi Ijose
  • Reviewed: 4/27/2015
  • Degree: Law
"Campus safety is not always the best. I receive emails multiple times a semester about a student being robbed or attacked etc. The campus is urban (it's in the middle of downtown). However, much of the crime occurs when it's dark. One should always use caution. Overall, I enjoy the school. The faculty is easily accessible. My major complaint, however, is tuition. If you are an out-of-state student, be wary of attending this school. Tuition is ridiculous. Each year I am denied in-state tuition. I hope this helps."
Elizabeth Bledsoe
  • Reviewed: 3/29/2015
  • Degree: Social Work
"Overall, I am really grateful for my experiences in the Master of Social Work program. Working and attending graduate school has been difficult as well as being in my practicum. I did not qualify for other financial assistance other than student loans; however, I believe this program is worth the time and effort that I have put into it. I know that the learning and experiences gained through this program will enhance my professional practice and service delivery."
Lynne Hardy
  • Reviewed: 2/14/2015
  • Degree: Physical Therapy
"By far the best in-state tuition value for a physical therapy program. There are plenty of affordable living spaces within the area. Campus is located right next to downtown so there is always plenty to do. The program has great professors who are willing to work with you through any problem you might be facing. They get you into a clinic in your first semester whereas most programs will not. The coursework is most definitely challenging, but it prepares you for your future career. My class gets along great and does plenty of extracurricular activities in the community along with social activities just for the fun of it. Overall, the program has been wonderful."
Olubunmi Ijose
  • Reviewed: 2/3/2015
  • Degree: Law
"The pros of attending IU McKinney is the accessibility to the faculty. I have never had an issue scheduling meetings with my professors. The career development office is great! They do their best to assist with student's career endeavors. The career advisers keep the student's abreast of employment opportunities. One thing I do not like about the law school is its lack of diversity. Additionally, I do not like how open the campus is to non-students. The school is located in the heart of Indianapolis. Anybody can walk on campus."
Bethany Crocker
  • Reviewed: 1/7/2015
  • Degree: History
"IUPUI is a great institution for those who are working as well as going to school. It is getting a great atmosphere on campus with the emergence of more dorms, but it also still maintains the commuter campus feel. While many feel like that does not provide the best "college" experience, it offers many great opportunities to get involved in the wider community. As for the program, it is highly immersive. It thrives on getting involved in the career you want to pursue, and they strive to place you in internships and jobs that will get you there. The downside is that it is sometimes difficult to get into the classes you need due to the small size of the program."
Colleen Gorkis
  • Reviewed: 12/19/2014
  • Degree: Physical Therapy
"It is a great program academically, it is challenging and it preparing me for a career in physical therapy."
Soumini Vasan
  • Reviewed: 12/10/2014
  • Degree: Biology
"Doing my Master's there was a great choice! I got published and all the professors are very helpful!"
Averie Hamilton
  • Reviewed: 12/10/2014
  • Degree: Liberal Studies
"I absolutely love my graduate program. It's giving me the experience I need, and the training essential to the field I want to go into. The faculty are extremely helpful and really strive to assist the students in achieving all that they wish to do."
Aqilah McCane
  • Reviewed: 12/9/2014
  • Degree: Neuropsychology
"Pros: IUPUI is a good atmosphere for research. There are a lot of good resources on campus and opportunities to collaborate across disciplines. Our department also makes a very good effort to provide non-scholastic inter-departmental networking/social gathering opportunities Cons: Some of the graduate programs are small which means there isn't a lot of flexibility in choosing which courses to take."
Megan Burcham
  • Reviewed: 12/9/2014
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"IU offers quality medical education with a large network of alumni and many faculty and associates as resources to students. Opportunities to be involved in school, academic, social, and community activities are abundant."
Chelsea Kasten
  • Reviewed: 12/9/2014
  • Degree: Neuropsychology
"One of the best schools to attend if you are interested in alcohol or addiction research. It is closely aligned with the Alcohol Research Center. Set in an up-and-coming affordable city."
Sarine Janetsian
  • Reviewed: 12/9/2014
  • Degree: Psychology
"I like the fact that professors are always available when you need to talk to them. I also like the opportunity for collaborations. I dislike that the school itself is located in downtown Indianapolis and there is quite a bit of crime in school and in the surrounding areas."