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Experience a world-class education in a comfortable setting, made possible by dedicated professors, personalized attention, and our steadfast belief in you. Let us help you find the path to your brightest future.
Your education is an investment in your future. IUP is committed to helping you make it affordable, and we’ll be with you for help and advice every step of the way.
Making college more affordable means addressing both the cost of education and the support students receive. At IUP, we’re committed to helping in both areas—through merit scholarships, graduate assistantships, and a strong return on investment. IUP is the only university in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education to be named an “Opportunity College and University—Higher Access, Higher Earnings,” a distinction that highlights our commitment to opening doors for more students and delivering outcomes that pay off—literally—with graduates earning salaries 50 percent higher than their peers.
IUP offers more than 160 majors, graduate programs, and certificates, from biochemistry, nursing, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, theatre, and education to culinary arts, counseling, safety sciences, and MBA programs.
No matter what you choose, you’ll find hands-on learning activities, opportunities to conduct research, and internationally recognized faculty.
Choose one of the following ways to discover your major or degree here at IUP.
For high-school graduates and other full-time students looking to earn a bachelor's degree.
For undergraduate students interested in more in-depth academic discussions and smaller class sizes.