Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies

About Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies

Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies is a private, for-profit college located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The institution specializes in professional and technical programs designed for working adults and non-traditional students. The college serves approximately 2,686 undergraduate students.

Official website: cps.indianatech.edu

Acceptance

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Graduation

12.8%

Net Price

$20,473

Median Earnings (10yr)

$47,327

Enrollment

2,686

Student : Faculty

13:1

How It Measures Up

The college received an overall UCD score of 53.68, placing it in the Average range. As a 4-year mixed-enrollment institution, it benchmarks against peer colleges offering similar program types and student demographics.

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Admission information for this institution is not publicly disclosed; the college may use alternative admissions standards or accept most applicants.

Cost & Financial Aid

Indiana Institute of Technology charges a tuition of $9,896 per year for all students, regardless of residency. The average net price for private-loan students is $20,473 annually. Net prices vary slightly by income level: students from households earning $0 to $30,000 pay an average of $20,035; those earning $30,000 to $48,000 pay $20,802; those earning $75,000 to $110,000 pay $22,271; and the highest income bracket ($110,000 and above) pays $24,557. The net price progression by income level may reflect aid distribution patterns or small sample sizes in certain income brackets.

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees

$9,896

Room & Board (off-campus)

$11,281

Other Expenses (off-campus)

$6,002

Total Cost of Attendance

$26,033

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

• Under $30,000
  $20,035
• $30,001 – $48,000
  $20,802
• $48,001 – $75,000
  $20,097
• $75,001 – $110,000
  $22,271
• Over $110,000
  $24,557

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

Graduation Rate & Retention

The college's graduation rate stands at 28 percent, which is notably low for a four-year institution. First-year retention is 47.62 percent, suggesting challenges in student persistence.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

Six years after enrollment, median earnings for program completers are $29,717. By ten years after enrollment, median earnings rise to $47,327, with 72.93 percent of students earning above the earnings threshold.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

By Family Income at Entry

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Who Studies Here

The student body is 50.86 percent white and 29.75 percent Black, with Hispanic students comprising 7.89 percent and Asian students 1.12 percent. Approximately 53.30 percent of students are first-generation college students. More than half of students (55.26 percent) receive Pell grants, indicating significant financial need.

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

What You Can Study

Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies offers a varied set of programs: 22 distinct programs across 10 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

Faculty & Resources

The college reports 100 percent full-time faculty, which may reflect how the college classifies its instructional positions rather than a literal absence of part-time instructors. Average instructional spending per student is $7,287 annually.

Pros & Cons of Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies

The college's main strength is its focus on affordable, career-oriented programming for working adults and first-generation students. The primary concern is the notably low graduation rate of 28 percent combined with weak first-year retention at 47.62 percent, indicating significant student completion challenges.