Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a public university located in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Known for its programs in criminology, nursing, education, and business, IUP provides students with rich academic and research opportunities as part of the PASSHE system.
Acceptance rate
91%
Undergrad enrollment
7,432
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
Free
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early ActionPriority early action consideration deadline | November 1, 2026 |
Supplemental essay prompts
What, specifically, motivated you to apply to the Cook Honors College? What do you most want to learn/do/become here?
Your reflection: A community is made up of unique individuals who constantly learn from and challenge each other. What makes you special? How will you use your unique individuality to contribute to the honors community?
Write about a “coming of age” moment that illustrated your shift from child to adult in your family or community.
Describe a major disagreement that you've had with someone over an issue (the issue could be personal, political, or something else entirely). How did you deal with that conflict? What did you learn from the experience?
Imagine that you were asked to teach a class to other students at IUP on a subject not usually taught in college classrooms. What would you teach? Why?