IU Southeast Admission Requirements

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IU Southeast Admission Overview

IU Southeast admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year IU Southeast admitted 84.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.31 GPA (B+) and SAT 970-1180 / ACT 20-25. IU Southeast 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 Southeast is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

IU Southeast Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

84.5%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The IU Southeast acceptance rate is 84.5%. Last year, 1,723 of 2,040 applicants were admitted. That is the 32nd lowest acceptance rate in Indiana.

Admission Selectivity

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

IU Southeast 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 Southeast typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.31. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 40% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

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IU Southeast GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.31

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.31

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at IU Southeast typically have around a 3.31 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 Southeast is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #32 in Indiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 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 Southeast freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	15.44%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	14.9%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	15.44%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	13.29%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	11.13%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	18.85%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	10.77%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.18%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

IU Southeast SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

970-1180

Freshmen who sent SAT

32%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 490
Math 480
Composite 970

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 610
Math 570
Composite 1180

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at IU Southeast typically score around a 1080 SAT (middle 50% 970–1180) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 55th percentile nationally. IU Southeast ranks #22 in the state of Indiana for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 970 to 1180

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

IU Southeast 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 1080 SAT score range.

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

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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 Southeast
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1180+	Above 75th	>91%
1080 to 1180	Avg +	84%-91%
970 to 1080	Avg -	73%-84%
Below 970	Below mid-50	<73%

What do these figures mean?

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

IU Southeast ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-25

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 20
Math 17
Composite 20

75th Percentile Scores

English 25
Math 24
Composite 25

Average ACT

Incoming testers at IU Southeast typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 20–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. IU Southeast places #27 among colleges in Indiana for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 25

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

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

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.

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

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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 Southeast
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
25+	Above 75th	>92%
22 to 25	Avg +	84%-92%
20 to 22	Avg -	76%-84%
Below 20	Below mid-50	<76%

How to read these figures

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

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Admission Statistics

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

Indiana University Southeast admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,378	662	2,040
Accepted	1,174	549	1,723
Acceptance Rate	85%	83%	84%
Enrolled	452	232	684
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	39%	42%	40%

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

Application Requirements

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

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

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

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Indiana University Southeast 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 Southeast
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 Southeast is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 84.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.31 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (970-1180); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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