History
| Indiana Central University | Chartered | 1902 | Affiliation | United Brethren in Christ |
| Opened | 1905 | |||
| Indiana Central College | Renamed | 1921 | ||
| Church merger | 1946 | Affiliation | Evangelical United Brethren | |
| Church merger | 1969 | Affiliation | United Methodist Church | |
| Indiana Central University | Renamed | 1975 | ||
| University of Indianapolis | Renamed | 1986 |
The university was chartered in 1902, but instruction did not start until 1905. While established as Indiana Central University (ICU), the school was colloquially known as Indiana Central College (ICC) from 1921 to 1975. The initials "ICU" can still be seen in brick on the front side of Krannert Memorial Library on campus. In 1986, the university adopted the name University of Indianapolis.
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