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Indiana University Indianapolis
Admissions

Interested in attending Indiana University Indianapolis?

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

77
%
Acceptance rate
3.48
Average High School GPA
1145
SAT Midpoint
June 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Indiana University Indianapolis?

77%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, IU Indianapolis accepted 77% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 16,450 people applied and 12,844 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
8652 / 10822 (80%)
Men
4184 / 5628 (74%)

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 3 years at Indiana University Indianapolis:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2024
2025
2026

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

24%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 24% ended up enrolling at Indiana University Indianapolis, making their yield rate Medium. 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 University Indianapolis by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things IU Indianapolis considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

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

3.48
Average High School GPA
1145
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended Indiana University Indianapolis as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.48. 16% of freshmen who attended IU Indianapolis were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 43% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
19%
3.75-3.99
17%
3.50-3.74
18%
3.25-3.49
17%
3.00-3.24
15%
2.50-2.99
12%
2.00-2.49
2%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

33%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

4%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
500
Math Mean
561
75th Percentile
610
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
530
Verbal Mean
584
75th Percentile
640
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1040
Composite Mean
1145
75th Percentile
1240

Application Deadlines

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

Regular Admissions

June 1
Regular admission deadline
September 1
Application notification
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