- Acceptance rate: 84% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 490–610 reading and writing, 480–570 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 20–25 composite
- Average net price: $8,829 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Indiana University Southeast reported: an acceptance rate of 84% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 20–25.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Indiana University Southeast reviews each application.
Indiana University Southeast GPA requirements
Indiana University Southeast 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 Southeast hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Indiana University Southeast acceptance rate
Indiana University Southeast admitted 1,723 of 2,040 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 84%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Indiana University Southeast is a public 4-year university in New Albany, Indiana, with 3,276 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Indiana University Southeast in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 490 | 540 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 520 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT English | 20 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1072 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Indiana University Southeast 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 |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| 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 |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Indiana University Southeast 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 $8,829 a year at Indiana University Southeast 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 University Southeast?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Indiana University Southeast admitted 84% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do Indiana University Southeast students have?
The middle 50% of Indiana University Southeast's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 490–610 in reading and writing and 480–570 in math; ACT composite 20–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does Indiana University Southeast look for?
Indiana University Southeast 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 University Southeast accept?
Indiana University Southeast's acceptance rate was 84% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,723 of 2,040 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Indiana University Southeast?
Check Indiana University Southeast's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Indiana University Southeast was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 32% sent SAT scores and 8% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Indiana University Southeast?
A lot: Indiana University Southeast requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Indiana University Southeast?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Indiana University Southeast admitted 84% 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.
Does Indiana University Southeast consider legacy status?
No. Indiana University Southeast 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 University Southeast cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $8,829 a year at Indiana University Southeast in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Indiana University Southeast give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Indiana University Southeast 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.
Before you apply, check Indiana University Southeast's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Indiana University-SoutheastU.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.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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