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Indiana State Admission Requirements

Terre Haute, Indiana

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Chances of getting into Indiana State University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
94%
Admission Difficulty for Indiana State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Indiana State and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Indiana State is 94%.  It ranks #41 in Indiana for lowest rate of acceptance. Indiana State University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 11,786 out of 12,581 applicants were admitted.

Indiana State University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.29. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Indiana State application fee is $25 and applications are due by Jun 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is recommended but not required for admission to Indiana State University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application.

Indiana State SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting SAT 
86%
SAT Scores for Indiana State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th N/A
SAT Math 25th N/A
SAT Composite 25th N/A
SAT Scores for Indiana State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th N/A
SAT Math 75th N/A
SAT Composite 75th N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class
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Indiana State ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting ACT 
33%
ACT Scores for Indiana State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th N/A
ACT Scores for Indiana State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Indiana State GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.29
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Indiana State University?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Indiana State. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Indiana State University was 3.29 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #33 in Indiana for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.29 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Indiana State accepts 94% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Indiana State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 11.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 14.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 15.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 14.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 14.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 28.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 4.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

67% of Indiana State University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Indiana State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 14%
Top 25% of class 34%
Top 50% of class 67%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Indiana State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 8,198 4,383 12,581
Accepted 7,768 4,018 11,786
Acceptance Rate 95% 92% 94%
Enrolled 822 612 1,434
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 15% 12%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jun 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
82

Applicants have 82 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jun 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Indiana State University is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Indiana State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Indiana State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Considered but not required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Indiana State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
Other Colleges to Consider 

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

FAQs

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?

94% of those who apply are granted admission to Indiana State. Admission competition is and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.