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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admission Requirements

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Chances of getting into Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
94%
Admission Difficulty for Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is 94%.  It ranks #95 in Pennsylvania for lowest rate of acceptance. Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 8,333 out of 8,846 applicants were admitted.

The school has very easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 70 percent on standardized admission tests. Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.39. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus application fee is $0 and applications are due by Jun 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 42% of students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
940-1140
Applicants Submitting SAT 
42%
SAT Scores for Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 480
SAT Math 25th 460
SAT Composite 25th 940
SAT Scores for Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 580
SAT Math 75th 560
SAT Composite 75th 1140
Average SAT Score 1040

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus?

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus score in the top 71 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 940-1140.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1140 and Above Good >97%
1040 to 1140 Avg + 94%-97%
940 to 1040 Avg - 89%-94%
840 to 940 Reach 81%-89%
Less than 840 Low <81%
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
17-25 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
4%
ACT Scores for Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 16
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 17
ACT Scores for Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 23
ACT Math 75th 24
ACT Composite 75th 25
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?

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

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus regularly accepts students who score 17 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 69 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 17-25.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >97%
21 to 25 Avg + 94%-97%
17 to 21 Avg - 89%-94%
13 to 17 Reach 81%-89%
Less than 13 Low <81%
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.39
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus was 3.39 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #72 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.39 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus accepts 94% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 19.56% Good
3.75 to 3.99 12.97% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 15.13% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 14.3% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.09% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 18.99% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 6.27% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.63% Reach
less than 1.00 0.63% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

63% of Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 8%
Top 25% of class 29%
Top 50% of class 63%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,981 2,865 8,846
Accepted 5,707 2,626 8,333
Acceptance Rate 95% 92% 94%
Enrolled 1,057 664 1,721
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 19% 25% 21%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jun 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
87

Applicants have 87 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 University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

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

Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not 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 University of Pennsylvania Main Campus
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=213020 IPEDS survey data for Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus.

FAQs

Does Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus prefer SAT or ACT?

42% of students submit their SAT scores to Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus. 4% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus?

94% of those who apply are granted admission to Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus. 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 University of Pennsylvania Main Campus?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 940 and 1140. 42% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 25. 4% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.