Terre Haute, Indiana

Indiana State Admission Requirements

Q: Does Indiana State University prefer SAT or ACT?

86% of students submit their SAT scores to Indiana State. 33% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

Q: What is my chance of getting into Indiana State University?

90% of those who apply are granted admission to Indiana State. Admission competition is and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission .

Q: What SAT score is required for Indiana State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 910 and 1120. 86% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission .

Q: What ACT score is required for Indiana State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 16 and 23. 33% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission .

Chances of getting into Indiana State University

Acceptance Rate

89.9%

Admission Difficulty for Indiana State University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Very Easy
Applicant Competition		Very Low

How hard is it to get into Indiana State and can I get accepted? The school has a 90% acceptance rate ranking it #43 in Indiana for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 11,563 out of 12,861 applicants were admitted making Indiana State University an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has very easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 76 percent. Indiana State University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Indiana State SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

910-1120

Applicants Submitting SAT

86%

SAT Scores for Indiana State University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th	460
SAT Math 25th	450
SAT Composite 25th	910

SAT Scores for Indiana State University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th	570
SAT Math 75th	550
SAT Composite 75th	1120
Average SAT Score	1020

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Indiana State University?

Indiana State University typically requires applicants to be in the top 76 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 910 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 800. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1020 out of 1600. The school ranks #36 in Indiana for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 86 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Indiana State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1120 and Above	Good	>94%
1015 to 1120	Avg +	90%-94%
910 to 1015	Avg -	84%-90%
805 to 910	Reach	76%-84%
Less than 805	Low	<76%

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Indiana State ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

16-23

Applicants Submitting ACT

33%

ACT Scores for Indiana State University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th	15
ACT Math 25th	16
ACT Composite 25th	16

ACT Scores for Indiana State University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th	23
ACT Math 75th	23
ACT Composite 75th	23
Average ACT Score	19

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Indiana State?

Admission data indicates that Indiana State regularly accepts students with ACT's of 16 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 75 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 12 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 23 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #38 in Indiana for highest average ACT composite score. 33 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Indiana State University.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Indiana State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
23 and Above	Good	>94%
19 to 23	Avg +	90%-94%
16 to 19	Avg -	85%-90%
13 to 16	Reach	78%-85%
Less than 13	Low	<78%

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Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.06

Typical High School Grades

You will need about average high school grades to get into Indiana State University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Indiana State University was 3.06 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #36 in Indiana for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.06 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Indiana State accepts 90% of all applicants.

What do these ratings mean?

GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

Admission Statistics

Indiana State University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	7,990	4,871	12,861
Accepted	7,338	4,225	11,563
Acceptance Rate	92%	87%	90%
Enrolled	1,414	988	2,402
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	19%	23%	21%

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Indiana State University and what considerations affect admission decisions?

Indiana State University Admission Requirements
Test Scores	Required
High School GPA	Required
High School Class Rank	Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Recommended
Recommendations	Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies	Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Indiana State University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=151324 IPEDS survey data for Indiana State University.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Indiana State University prefer SAT or ACT?

86% of students submit their SAT scores to Indiana State. 33% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Indiana State University?

90% of those who apply are granted admission to Indiana State. Admission competition is and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Indiana State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 910 and 1120. 86% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Indiana State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 16 and 23. 33% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.