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Interested in attending Indiana State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Indiana State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

91
%
Acceptance rate
1001
SAT Midpoint
August 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Blind
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Indiana State University?

91%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Indiana State accepted 91% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 13,599 people applied and 12,445 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
7947 / 8588 (93%)
Men
4498 / 5011 (90%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Indiana State University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

12%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at Indiana State University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Indiana State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Indiana State considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Indiana State University?

1001
SAT Midpoint
Test Blind
Testing

Grades

13% of freshmen who attended Indiana State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 31% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Indiana State is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.

SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
430
Math Mean
497
75th Percentile
550
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
450
Verbal Mean
504
75th Percentile
560
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
880
Composite Mean
1001
75th Percentile
1100

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Indiana State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 15
Regular admission deadline

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