Indiana University Indianapolis Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Indianapolis, IN · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 76% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 520–630 reading and writing, 510–610 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 21–29 composite
  • Average net price: $11,592 a year (2022–23)
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Indiana University Indianapolis GPA requirements

Indiana University Indianapolis 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 University Indianapolis hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Indiana University Indianapolis acceptance rate

Indiana University Indianapolis admitted 11,947 of 15,643 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 76%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Indiana University Indianapolis (formerly Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis) is a public 4-year university in Indianapolis, Indiana, with 14,504 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Indiana University Indianapolis in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing520570630
SAT Math510560610
ACT Composite212529
ACT English212530
ACT Math202529
33% submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores, as Indiana University Indianapolis reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1139 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Indiana University Indianapolis looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
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
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Indiana University Indianapolis's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Indiana University Indianapolis 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 $11,592 a year at Indiana University Indianapolis 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

Can I get into Indiana University Indianapolis with a 3.0 GPA?

Indiana University Indianapolis admitted 76% 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 do you need to get into Indiana University Indianapolis?

Indiana University Indianapolis requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported 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 is the acceptance rate at Indiana University Indianapolis?

Indiana University Indianapolis's acceptance rate was 76% for fall 2024: it admitted 11,947 of 15,643 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is Indiana University Indianapolis hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Indiana University Indianapolis admitted 76% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Does Indiana University Indianapolis require the SAT or ACT?

No. Indiana University Indianapolis is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 33% sent SAT scores and 4% sent ACT scores.

What SAT and ACT scores do Indiana University Indianapolis students have?

The middle 50% of Indiana University Indianapolis's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 520–630 in reading and writing and 510–610 in math; ACT composite 21–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How much does GPA matter at Indiana University Indianapolis?

A lot: Indiana University Indianapolis requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Indiana University Indianapolis consider legacy status?

No. Indiana University Indianapolis doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Indiana University Indianapolis accept AP credit?

Yes. Indiana University Indianapolis 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.

What is the average net price at Indiana University Indianapolis?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,592 a year at Indiana University Indianapolis in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Indiana University Indianapolis's official admissions site.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Indiana University-IndianapolisU.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.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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