IU East Admission Requirements

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IU East Admission Overview

IU East admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year IU East admitted 67.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.41 GPA (B+) and SAT 960-1170 / ACT 19-24. IU East is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

IU East is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

IU East Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

67.2%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Low

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Acceptance Rate

The IU East acceptance rate is 67.2%. Last year, 1,368 of 2,035 applicants were admitted. That is the 7th lowest acceptance rate in Indiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into IU East and can you get accepted?

IU East is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Indiana University East typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.41. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 29% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

IU East GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.41

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.41

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at IU East typically have around a 3.41 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. IU East is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #25 in Indiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Indiana University East freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	15.31%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	18.89%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	18.57%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	13.03%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	12.7%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	15.31%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	6.19%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

IU East SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

960-1170

Freshmen who sent SAT

20%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 490
Math 470
Composite 960

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 600
Math 570
Composite 1170

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at IU East typically score around a 1070 SAT (middle 50% 960–1170) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 53rd percentile nationally. IU East ranks #26 in the state of Indiana for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 960 to 1170

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

IU East is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Indiana University East
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1170+	Above 75th	>79%
1070 to 1170	Avg +	68%-79%
960 to 1070	Avg -	52%-68%
Below 960	Below mid-50	<52%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

IU East ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 17
Math 17
Composite 19

75th Percentile Scores

English 24
Math 26
Composite 24

Average ACT

Incoming testers at IU East typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 19–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. IU East places #29 among colleges in Indiana for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to IU East without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Indiana University East
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
24+	Above 75th	>81%
21 to 24	Avg +	67%-81%
19 to 21	Avg -	55%-67%
Below 19	Below mid-50	<55%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

76% of Indiana University East freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 38% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Indiana University East students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	14.1%
Top 25% of class	38.4%
Top 50% of class	76%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Indiana University East admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,367	668	2,035
Accepted	935	433	1,368
Acceptance Rate	68%	65%	67%
Enrolled	273	126	399
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	29%	29%	29%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Indiana University East application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 18, 2027

Days left to Apply

352

Applicants have 352 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 18, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Indiana University East is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Indiana University East
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

IU East is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 67.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.41 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (960-1170); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025