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Study at Indiana University East
Indiana University East, also known as IU East, is located in Richmond, Indiana, United States. It was founded on July 1, 1971. The college opened its doors in 1972, and the first classes were held with 633 students. The first chancellor of the university was Alexander Schilt. The campus spreads across an area of more than 170 acres and has four academic buildings. The first building, Whitewater Hall, was completed in 1976. It offers more than 50 degree programs and is divided into the following academic schools:
- School of Business & Economics
- School of Continuing Studies
- School of Education
- School of Humanities & Social Sciences
- School of Natural Science & Mathematics
- School of Nursing
- School of Social Work
IU East is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and participates in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Their sports teams are called the Red Wolves.
Profile of Indiana University EastStudents attend IU East in Richmond, IN, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. IU East degrees go up to the Master's degree. Course TopicsThe school is known for its programs in family and social work and nursing and emergency medicine. IU East SelectivityIU East is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 510. FacultyIU East has a tenure system for senior faculty. Student EnrollmentThere are 2,266 students at the school . Student LifeA lot of students at IU East attend part-time. The school reports its educational mission is:
"Indiana University East is a regional campus of Indiana University, serving residents of
east-central Indiana and west-central Ohio seeking baccalaureate degrees, selected
associate and graduate degrees, and opportunities for life-long learning. Indiana
University East focuses on student success by challenging students to grow intellectually
and interpersonally in a supportive and scholarly environment. Indiana University East is
committed to achieving the goal of the full diversity of the region it serves among its students, faculty and staff and to creating an environment which supports that diversity.
Through its commitment to student success and the wise use of its human and other
resources, Indiana University East promotes the economic development and the
educational and cultural well-being of the communities we serve. (Approved by East
Faculty Senate 12/7/2004)"
IU East Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors |
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| Liberal Arts | 71 | general studies, English, humanities | | Religion and Philosophy | 64 | religion | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 58 | registered nursing | | Family and Social Work | 24 | social work, human services | | Education and Teaching | 23 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching | | Business and Management | 22 | business | | Security and Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and safety | | Science | 12 | natural sciences, biology | | Therapy and Counseling | 7 | psychology | | Media | 3 | communication studies | | Art Studies | 1 | art studies | | Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer support |
Contact: IU East Indiana University East
2325 Chester Blvd
Richmond, IN 47374
General Phone: (765) 973-8200
http://www.iue.edu/
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