- Acceptance rate: 81% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $13,321 a year (2022–23)
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Indiana State University reported an acceptance rate of 81% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Indiana State University reviews each application.
Indiana State University GPA requirements
Indiana State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Indiana State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Indiana State University acceptance rate
Indiana State University admitted 9,801 of 12,134 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 81%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Indiana State University is a public 4-year university in Terre Haute, Indiana, with 6,224 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Indiana State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Indiana State University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Indiana State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,321 a year at Indiana State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Indiana State University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Indiana State University admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Indiana State University?
Check Indiana State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Indiana State University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
Can I get into Indiana State University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Indiana State University admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does Indiana State University look for?
Indiana State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does Indiana State University accept?
Indiana State University's acceptance rate was 81% for fall 2024: it admitted 9,801 of 12,134 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into Indiana State University?
A lot: Indiana State University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, test scores, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Indiana State University look at legacy status?
No. Indiana State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Indiana State University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,321 a year at Indiana State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Indiana State University accept AP credit?
Yes. Indiana State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Indiana State University ask for a personal statement?
No, but it considers one. Indiana State University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Indiana State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Indiana State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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