Indian River State College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
With a 100% acceptance rate, Indian River State is built around access, so your first question should be how to start strong once you enroll. Because it is test-optional, use SAT or ACT prep strategically if scores are needed for placement, program requirements, or your own readiness, not as the main admissions hurdle.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Indian River State College facts and stats
Indian River State College enrolls 15,429 undergraduate students. Indian River State is located in a suburban setting. The student-to-faculty ratio is 27:1.
Fort Pierce, FL

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Key Indian River State College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 2
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
July 16
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Indian River State, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year for retakes. Since the Regular Decision deadline is August 2, fall retakes will be too late for this application and are best saved for other colleges with later deadlines.
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What you'll actually pay
Indian River State is a public college with in-state tuition of $2,810 and out-of-state tuition of $9,600. To be considered for aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the July 16 priority deadline.

For students paying the out-of-state rate, tuition at Indian River State College is $9,600, compared with $2,810 in-state. Room and board is listed at $4,460, which can make total costs relatively manageable for students who keep living expenses low. Actual out-of-pocket costs can vary based on housing choices, enrollment level, and financial need.
Student life at Indian River State College
Campus housing details coming soon.
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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