University of Southern Indiana GPA (3.42) & Acceptance Rate

Q: What is the acceptance rate at the University of Southern Indiana?

University of Southern Indiana's acceptance rate was 96% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,409 of 4,602 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Q: What GPA did the University of Southern Indiana's first-year students have?

50.4% of University of Southern Indiana's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (24.3%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Acceptance rate: 96% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.42, as reported by the college for 2024–25

SAT, middle 50%: 520–620 reading and writing, 510–620 math

ACT, middle 50%: 21–27 composite

Average net price: $14,066 a year (2022–23)

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University of Southern Indiana average GPA

University of Southern Indiana reported an average high school GPA of 3.42 for its first-year students, in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	6.1%
3.75–3.99	24.3%
3.50–3.74	20%
3.25–3.49	16.5%
3.00–3.24	13.1%
2.50–2.99	15.5%
2.00–2.49	4.4%
1.00–1.99	0.2%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as University of Southern Indiana reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 1.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

University of Southern Indiana acceptance rate

University of Southern Indiana admitted 4,409 of 4,602 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 96%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of Southern Indiana is a public 4-year university in Evansville, Indiana, with 7,600 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Southern Indiana 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	520	570	620
SAT Math	510	560	620
ACT Composite	21	24	27
ACT English	20	24	27
ACT Math	20	24	26

39% submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores, as University of Southern Indiana reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1141 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of Southern Indiana 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.	Considered if submitted
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

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of Southern Indiana's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of Southern Indiana 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 $14,066 a year at University of Southern Indiana 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

Is it easy to get into the University of Southern Indiana?

For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Southern Indiana admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Do I have a chance at the University of Southern Indiana with a 3.0 GPA?

It would be on the low side there: 20% of University of Southern Indiana's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 96% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

What are the University of Southern Indiana's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of University of Southern Indiana's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 520–620 in reading and writing and 510–620 in math; ACT composite 21–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What is the acceptance rate at the University of Southern Indiana?

University of Southern Indiana's acceptance rate was 96% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,409 of 4,602 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Does the University of Southern Indiana require the SAT or ACT?

No. University of Southern Indiana is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 39% sent SAT scores and 8% sent ACT scores.

How much does GPA matter at the University of Southern Indiana?

A lot: University of Southern Indiana requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program and 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.

What GPA did the University of Southern Indiana's first-year students have?

50.4% of University of Southern Indiana's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (24.3%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Is there a minimum GPA for the University of Southern Indiana?

University of Southern Indiana doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.42, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

How much does the University of Southern Indiana cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $14,066 a year at University of Southern Indiana in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does the University of Southern Indiana give credit for AP exams?

Yes. University of Southern Indiana 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.

Before you apply, check the University of Southern Indiana's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: University of Southern IndianaU.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.
University of Southern Indiana Common Data Set 2024–25University of Southern Indiana: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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