The new campus center at IUPUI opened in 2008. The four-story building features a 179-foot bell tower and serves as a navigational point for people on campus and off.
Education is key to the economic vitality of Indianapolis. With more than 390 primary and secondary schools, residents can chose between many educational opportunities, including public, private, and charter schools.
Primary/Secondary Education
The
Indiana Department of Education provides in-depth information and statistics on every school including enrollment, graduation rates, and test scores.
Click here to compare all primary and secondary schools in Indianapolis/Marion County.
Higher Education
Indianapolis is home to six 4-year colleges and universities, as well as Ivy Tech, the largest community college in the state of Indiana. These centers for higher education make Indianapolis a thriving center for life science and technology discovery, development, and commercialization, offering a network of resources that encourage entrepreneurship, build jobs, and help local businesses thrive.
4-Year colleges and universities located in Indianapolis:
- IUPUI
- Indiana Wesleyan University
- University of Indianapolis
- Butler University
- Marian College
- Martin University
- Franklin University of Ohio
- Oakland City University (Indianapolis)
Vocational/technical colleges:
- Ivy Tech State College-Indianapolis
- Brown Mackie College
- The Art Institute of Indianapolis
Libraries
The Marion County Public Library is an essential community information service providing materials and programs in support of the lifelong learning, recreational, and economic interests of all citizens of Marion County.
- Founded in 1873, it has grown to include a Central Library and 22 branches.
- Its collection tops 2.1 million items
For more information, visit Indianapolis Marion County Public Library.