
Indiana University Indianapolis · Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health
Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
Awarded degree: Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
Overview
An AUPHA-certified Bachelor of Science in Health Administration of at least 120 credits combining general education with health administration courses in finance, management, leadership and policy, with an internship option and a capstone. Students can be admitted directly as first-year students.
- Official program name
- Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science in Health AdministrationSource: fairbanks.indianapolis.iu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Degree level
- Bachelor's
- Program classification
- Dedicated healthcare administration degreeThe awarded degree or official major is healthcare administration or management itself (an MHA, an MS in Healthcare Management, a BS in Health Administration, a DHA).
- Pathway
- Standard pathway
- School
- Source: fairbanks.indianapolis.iu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN
- Required credits
- At least 120 creditsSource: fairbanks.indianapolis.iu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
How students enter this degree
- First-year entry. Direct admission (2.8 GPA with SAT 1,000 / ACT 19, or 3.0 GPA without test scores)Source: fairbanks.indianapolis.iu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Transfer entry. Intercampus transfer from another IU campus (2.5 GPA, ENG-W 131)Source: fairbanks.indianapolis.iu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Why this program is listed
Awarded degree is a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration.
Source: fairbanks.indianapolis.iu.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list healthcare administration bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees — dedicated and joint degrees, and (separately labelled) MBA, MPH and other degrees with an officially named healthcare administration pathway. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Academic delivery
- Format not verified
- Campus attendance
- Campus attendance not verified
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Not published
Administrative residency, internship and practical experience
Internship Optional
PBHL-H 380 Internship in Health Administration is one of the Group A health administration application courses.
- Published hours:
- Not published
- Placement:
- Placement arrangement not stated
- Near the student's home:
- Not stated
Curriculum
Capstone
- PBHL-H 475 Health Administration CapstoneSource: fairbanks.indianapolis.iu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Admissions
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 3 — Direct admission without test scores: 3.0 cumulative GPASource: fairbanks.indianapolis.iu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tests
- SAT / ACT
- OptionalDirect admission with test scores requires a 2.8 GPA and 1,000 SAT or 19 ACT; without test scores a 3.0 GPA.Source: fairbanks.indianapolis.iu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| Resident (in-state) — BSHA, Indiana residents, per credit hour (tuition only) | $317.26 | per creditEstimated tuition$38,071.20 = 120 credits × $317.26 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required in-person sessions, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: fairbanks.indianapolis.iu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Nonresident (out-of-state) — BSHA, out-of-state residents, per credit hour (tuition only) | $1,144.10 | per creditEstimated tuition$137,292 = 120 credits × $1,144.10 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required in-person sessions, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: fairbanks.indianapolis.iu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $137,292 (120 credits × $1,144.10 per credit)
Comparison basis: Nonresident (out-of-state) — BSHA, out-of-state residents, per credit hour (tuition only), academic year not stated. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate
Funding
Funding classification: Funding not verified
We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable.
Scholarships, fellowships or assistantships for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation, certification and enrollment restrictions
Institutional accreditation
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Program accreditation and certification
- Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) — certification: certifiedProgram covered: Bachelor of Science in Health AdministrationAUPHA certification is a peer-reviewed undergraduate certification, not accreditation. About AUPHA certificationSource: fairbanks.indianapolis.iu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Published enrollment restrictions (state authorization)
None recorded for this program.
International applicants
Not verified for this program.
Sources and verification
- fairbanks.indianapolis.iu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bsha/curriculum.html — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- fairbanks.indianapolis.iu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bsha/index.html — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- fairbanks.indianapolis.iu.edu/admissions/apply/bachelors-degree.html — Official admissions page, verified October 12, 2026
- fairbanks.indianapolis.iu.edu/admissions/tuition/index.html — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 12, 2026
- DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
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