School Overview
Indiana University – Purdue University, Indianapolis is abbreviated IUPUI. It is the combined urban campus of Purdue University (Purdue) and Indiana University (Indiana), located in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana.
IUPUI students can pursue over 250 undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees from both Indiana and Purdue. IUPUI specializes in health-related and first-professional certification, and is ranked in the top 20 nationally for the number of students it graduates in those fields.
Purdue University no offers some online learning options for its students but most degrees require some campus attendence. A few courses can also be completed online.
General Information
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Admission Office 420 North University Boulevard, Cavanaugh Hall R129 Indianapolis, IN 46202-5143 (317) 274-4591 Fax: (317) 278-1862 [email protected] Contact: Chris Foley Director of Admissions |
Main Address 420 University Boulevard Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 274-5555 www.iupui.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 21,423 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,998 Degree-seeking undergrads: 20,390 Graduate enrollment: 6,240 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: $50 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 70% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 68% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $6,851 | $7,191 | $7,523 | $7,885 | +4.81% |
| Books and Supplies | $672 | $672 | $672 | $672 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $7,944 | $7,944 | $7,944 | $7,944 | 0.00% |
| Other | $6,120 | $6,120 | $6,720 | $6,720 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $7,944 | $7,944 | $7,944 | $7,944 | 0.00% |
| Other | $6,720 | $6,720 | $6,720 | $6,720 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $21,587 | $21,927 | $22,859 | $23,221 | +1.58% |
| In-state Off Campus | $22,187 | $22,527 | $22,859 | $23,221 | +1.58% |
| In-state with Family | $7,523 | $7,863 | $8,195 | $8,557 | +4.42% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $6,797 |
| In-state Student Fees | $630 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $20,458 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $630 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 2,177 | 78% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,553 | 55% | $11,428,402 | $7,359 |
| • Federal grants | 768 | 27% | $3,397,646 | $4,424 |
| • Pell grants | 758 | 27% | $2,687,344 | $3,545 |
| • Other federal grants | 616 | 22% | $710,302 | $1,153 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 880 | 31% | $4,007,209 | $4,554 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 957 | 34% | $4,023,547 | $4,204 |
| Student loan financial aid | 1,470 | 52% | $8,461,528 | $5,756 |
| • Federal student loans | 1,460 | 52% | $7,688,670 | $5,266 |
| • Other student loans | 141 | 5% | $772,858 | $5,481 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 3243 | 1727 | 751 | 289 | 400 |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 93 | 134 | 30 | – | – |
| Biochemistry | – | 3 | 11 | – | – |
| Bioinformatics | – | 5 | – | – | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | – | 6 | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 92 | 96 | – | – | – |
| Biophysics | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Biotechnology | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Cell Biology and Anatomy | – | 2 | 2 | – | – |
| Cell Physiology | – | – | 5 | – | – |
| Human/medical Genetics | – | 8 | 1 | – | – |
| Microbiology | – | – | 5 | – | – |
| Neurobiology and Anatomy | – | 3 | 2 | – | – |
| Pathology/experimental Pathology | – | 5 | 1 | – | – |
| Pharmacology | – | 1 | 3 | – | – |
| Physiology | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Toxicology | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 500 | 327 | – | 20 | 87 |
| Accounting | – | 69 | – | – | – |
| Business/commerce | 368 | 258 | – | – | 19 |
| Hospitality Administration/management, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Labor Studies | 3 | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | – | – | – | 16 | – |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 49 | – | – | 3 | 67 |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 80 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication and Journalism Programs | 154 | 17 | – | – | – |
| Digital Communication and Media/multimedia | 58 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Journalism | 36 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 60 | 13 | – | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 70 | 23 | – | – | 31 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 52 | – | – | – | 3 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 6 | 23 | – | – | 28 |
| Information Technology | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Education | 317 | 212 | – | – | – |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | – | 17 | – | – | – |
| Art Teacher Education | 14 | 9 | – | – | – |
| Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services | – | 38 | – | – | – |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | – | 22 | – | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 172 | 42 | – | – | – |
| English/language Arts Teacher Education | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| French Language Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 99 | 11 | – | – | – |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | – | 38 | – | – | – |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Special Education and Teaching | – | 16 | – | – | – |
| Speech Teacher Education | – | 19 | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 113 | 51 | – | – | – |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 17 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Computer Engineering | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 28 | 24 | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering, Other | – | 10 | – | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 51 | 11 | – | – | – |
| Engineering Technology | 159 | 15 | – | 46 | – |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural Cad/cadd | – | – | – | 5 | – |
| Architectural Engineering Technology/technician | 39 | – | – | – | – |
| Biomedical Technology/technician | 6 | – | – | 13 | – |
| Computer Engineering Technology/technician | 7 | – | – | 1 | – |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/technician | 43 | – | – | 4 | – |
| Engineering/industrial Management | – | 15 | – | – | – |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting Cad/cadd | 28 | – | – | 16 | – |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/technicians, Other | 35 | – | – | 7 | – |
| Robotics Technology/technician | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/letters | 58 | 22 | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 58 | 22 | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 34 | – | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| German Language and Literature | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | 539 | 284 | 415 | 95 | 75 |
| Adult Health Nurse/nursing | – | 41 | – | – | – |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Cytotechnology/cytotechnologist | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Dental Assisting/assistant | – | – | – | – | 35 |
| Dental Clinical Sciences | – | 35 | 2 | – | – |
| Dental Hygiene/hygienist | – | – | – | 49 | – |
| Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Dentistry | – | – | 105 | – | – |
| Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic) | – | – | – | 6 | – |
| Family Practice Nurse/nursing | – | 6 | – | – | – |
| Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services Administration | 4 | 36 | – | – | – |
| Histologic Technician | – | – | – | 3 | 40 |
| Medical Informatics | – | 9 | – | – | – |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/science – Radiation Therapist | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Medical Scientist | – | 12 | – | – | – |
| Medicine | – | – | 263 | – | – |
| Music Therapy/therapist | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Nursing Administration | – | 10 | – | – | – |
| Nursing Science | – | – | 10 | – | – |
| Occupational Therapy/therapist | – | 33 | – | – | – |
| Pediatric Nurse/nursing | – | 14 | – | – | – |
| Physical Therapy/therapist | – | – | 35 | – | – |
| Psychiatric/mental Health Nurse/nursing | – | 13 | – | – | – |
| Public Health | – | 42 | – | – | – |
| Public Health, Other | 39 | – | – | – | – |
| Public Health/community Nurse/nursing | – | 8 | – | – | – |
| Radiation Protection/health Physics Technician | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Radiologic Technology/science – Radiographer | – | – | – | 34 | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 380 | 16 | – | 3 | – |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist | 23 | – | – | – | – |
| Women’s Health Nurse/nursing | – | 8 | – | – | – |
| History | 26 | 14 | – | – | – |
| History | 26 | 14 | – | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 75 | – | – | 1 | – |
| Criminal Justice/safety Studies | 67 | – | – | 1 | – |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Services | 106 | 321 | 3 | – | – |
| Public Administration | 28 | 58 | – | – | – |
| Social Work | 78 | 263 | 3 | – | – |
| Legal and Law Studies | – | 36 | 300 | – | – |
| Law | – | – | 300 | – | – |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | – | 36 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 510 | – | – | 113 | – |
| General Studies | 510 | – | – | 113 | – |
| Library Science | – | 131 | – | – | – |
| Library and Information Science | – | 131 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 22 | 9 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 22 | 9 | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | 9 | 59 | 1 | – | 207 |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 | 48 | 1 | – | 207 |
| Museology/museum Studies | – | 11 | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Science | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 45 | 21 | – | – | – |
| Chemistry | 39 | 8 | – | – | – |
| Geology and Earth Science | 4 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Physics | 2 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 155 | 8 | 2 | – | – |
| Psychology | 155 | 8 | – | – | – |
| Psychology, Other | – | – | 2 | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 118 | 16 | – | – | – |
| Anthropology | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics | 15 | 8 | – | – | – |
| Geography | 7 | 4 | – | – | – |
| International Relations and Affairs | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 48 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 25 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 136 | 27 | – | 14 | – |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Design and Visual Communications | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Fine/studio Arts | 94 | – | – | – | – |
| Interior Design | 20 | – | – | 14 | – |
| Music, Other | – | 15 | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | – | 10 | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Communications Technologies Communications Technologies – General A Computer & Information Sciences Computer Graphics A,B,C Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Biomedical Engineering B Engineering Technologies Architectural Engineering Technology A English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature American Sign Language (ASL) B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Paralegal/Legal Assistance C Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A,B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Personal & Culinary Services Food Service A Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry A,B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Administration A,B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies A,B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (317) 274-5555 |
| Website: | www.iupui.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | enroll.iupui.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Address: | 425 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5143 |
| Setting: | Rural: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 29,804 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 42% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 19,207 (64% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $9,205 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $29,791 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 88% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $10,201 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 3 | 13 | 12 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 3 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| Construction Trades | 1 | ||||
| Education | 2 | 5 | 8 | 1 | |
| Engineering | 4 | 6 | 4 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 18 | 4 | 12 | 19 | 3 |
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 9 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Library Science | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Social Sciences | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | |
| Grand total | 80 | 10 | 79 | 83 | 25 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 7 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 6 | 1 | 2 | 6 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | 1 | |||
| Library Science | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 20 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $9,205 |
| Out-of-state | $29,791 |
| Books and supplies | $1,204 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $9,395 |
| Out-of-state | $24,049 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 3,291 | 88% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,527 | 68% | $10,201 |
| Student loan aid | 1,974 | 53% | $6,530 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 13,800 | 63% | $8,699 |
| Federal student loans | 11,372 | 52% | $7,026 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 13,301 | 5,312 | 7,989 | Percent admitted | 100% | 71% | 76% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 30% | 32% | 29% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 29,804 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 21,748 |
| Graduate enrollment | 8,056 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Assisting (DA)
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- Endodontics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics (including maxillofacial prosthetics and combined prosthodontics/maxillofacial prosthetics)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OT) - Professional Programs
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc., Accreditation Commission
- (SCPE) - Clinical pastoral education (CPE) centers offering CPE and supervisory CPE programs (Indiana University Health)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health (PHB) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level school of public health
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists
- Medical Dosimetry (MD) - Programs for medical dosimetrists
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Department of Radiology)
- Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists (Department of Radiation Oncology/Indiana Cancer Pavillion)
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs (Herron School of Art and Design)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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