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#8 Best Public Universities in Indiana

University of Southern Indiana Admission Requirements

Evansville, Indiana

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Chances of getting into University of Southern Indiana

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
96%
Admission Difficulty for University of Southern Indiana
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into University of Southern Indiana and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at University of Southern Indiana is 96%.  It ranks #43 in Indiana for lowest rate of acceptance. University of Southern Indiana is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 3,728 out of 3,867 applicants were admitted.

The school has average admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 53 percent on standardized admission tests. University of Southern Indiana typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.45. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 36% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The University of Southern Indiana application fee is $40 and applications are due by May 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Southern Indiana. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 38% of students submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

University of Southern Indiana SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1020-1230
Applicants Submitting SAT 
38%
SAT Scores for University of Southern Indiana
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 510
SAT Math 25th 510
SAT Composite 25th 1020
SAT Scores for University of Southern Indiana
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 620
SAT Math 75th 610
SAT Composite 75th 1230
Average SAT Score 1130

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

University of Southern Indiana is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into University of Southern Indiana score in the top 57 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1020-1230.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of Southern Indiana admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1230 and Above Good >98%
1125 to 1230 Avg + 96%-98%
1020 to 1125 Avg - 93%-96%
915 to 1020 Reach 87%-93%
Less than 915 Low <87%
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University of Southern Indiana ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
20-27 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
17%
ACT Scores for University of Southern Indiana
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 19
ACT Math 25th 19
ACT Composite 25th 20
ACT Scores for University of Southern Indiana
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 26
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 27
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into University of Southern Indiana?

University of Southern Indiana is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

University of Southern Indiana regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-27.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Southern Indiana admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >98%
23 to 27 Avg + 96%-98%
20 to 23 Avg - 93%-96%
17 to 20 Reach 89%-93%
Less than 17 Low <89%
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University of Southern Indiana GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.45
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of Southern Indiana?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into University of Southern Indiana. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Southern Indiana was 3.45 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #23 in Indiana for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.45 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as University of Southern Indiana accepts 96% of all applicants.

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

74% of University of Southern Indiana freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Southern Indiana students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 14%
Top 25% of class 24%
Top 50% of class 74%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of Southern Indiana admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,591 1,276 3,867
Accepted 2,518 1,210 3,728
Acceptance Rate 97% 95% 96%
Enrolled 869 458 1,327
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 35% 38% 36%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
May 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
39

Applicants have 39 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on May 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Southern Indiana is $40.

Application Requirements

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

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

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Southern Indiana
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=151306 IPEDS survey data for University of Southern Indiana.

FAQs

Does University of Southern Indiana prefer SAT or ACT?

38% of students submit their SAT scores to University of Southern Indiana. 17% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Southern Indiana?

96% of those who apply are granted admission to University of Southern Indiana. Admission competition is and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of Southern Indiana?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1020 and 1230. 38% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Southern Indiana?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 27. 17% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.