IUPUI Admission Requirements
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IUPUI Admission Overview
IUPUI admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year IUPUI admitted 76.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.52 GPA (A-) and SAT 1030-1240 / ACT 21-29. IUPUI 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
IUPUI is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
IUPUI Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Indiana University Indianapolis
Acceptance Rate
The IUPUI acceptance rate is 76.4%. Last year, 11,947 of 15,643 applicants were admitted. That is the 19th lowest acceptance rate in Indiana.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into IUPUI and can you get accepted?
IUPUI is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Indiana University Indianapolis typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.52. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
IUPUI GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.52Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.52
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at IUPUI typically have around a 3.52 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. IUPUI is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #19 in Indiana for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
IUPUI SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1030-1240Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
33%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 520
- Math 510
- Composite 1030
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 630
- Math 610
- Composite 1240
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at IUPUI typically score around a 1140 SAT (middle 50% 1030–1240) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 66th percentile nationally. IUPUI ranks #17 in the state of Indiana for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1030 to 1240
SAT policy
IUPUI 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 1140 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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
IUPUI ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
21-29Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
4%25th Percentile Scores
- English 21
- Math 20
- Composite 21
75th Percentile Scores
- English 30
- Math 29
- Composite 29
Average ACT
Incoming testers at IUPUI typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 21–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. IUPUI places #14 among colleges in Indiana for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 29
ACT policy
You may apply to IUPUI without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
84% of Indiana University Indianapolis freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 44% are in the top quarter.
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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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Indiana University Indianapolis and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
May 15, 2027Days left to Apply
257Applicants have 257 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on May 15, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Indiana University Indianapolis is $65.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
IUPUI is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 76.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.52 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1030-1240); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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GPA calculator: Indiana University Indianapolis GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026