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Indiana University - Columbus SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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The clearest signal at IU Columbus is affordability for Indiana residents, with in-state tuition listed at $4,759 compared with $16,823 for out-of-state students. Because there is no clear published test-score cutoff here, your SAT or ACT goal should be to strengthen your file and keep program options open.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Indiana University - Columbus facts and stats

Quick Facts

Indiana University - Columbus is commonly known as IU Columbus.

Location

Columbus, IN

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Key Indiana University - Columbus application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

July 15

Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT 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

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to IU Columbus, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and senior-year fall for retakes to improve your superscore; with the July 15 Regular Decision deadline, December should still be the last testing month that arrives in time.

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What you'll actually pay

At IU Columbus, in-state tuition is $4,759, while out-of-state tuition is $16,823. Use these figures as a starting point as you compare financial aid options, scholarships, and your estimated net cost.

In-State Tuition$4,759

Out-of-State Tuition$16,823

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Out-of-state tuition at IU Columbus is $16,823, while in-state tuition is $4,759. Actual costs can vary based on fees, living arrangements, course load, and financial need. Students should compare the listed tuition with their financial aid offer to understand what they may actually pay.