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

SAT Range1040 to 1220

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA3.46

Acceptance Rate76.4%

IU Indianapolis is a realistic option for many applicants, so your testing strategy should be selective. Since 33% submit SAT scores, aim to send an SAT near or above 1220; if your score sits below the 1040-1220 range, test-optional gives your GPA and coursework more room to lead.

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

Indiana University - Indianapolis facts and stats

Quick Facts

Indiana University - Indianapolis is an urban public university with 14,504 undergraduate students. IU Indianapolis has a freshman retention rate of 63% and a 6-year graduation rate of 55%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Location

Indianapolis, IN

Undergrad Enrollment14,504

Freshman Retention63%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio13:1

Graduation Rate55%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Indiana University - Indianapolis application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

June 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

June

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 15

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 scores to test-optional IU Indianapolis, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes if you want a stronger score. A December retake should still arrive well before the June 1 Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

IU Indianapolis is a public Horizon League university with in-state tuition of $9,518 and out-of-state tuition of $33,983. About 63% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is April 15.

In-State Tuition$9,518

Out-of-State Tuition$33,983

Room and Board$13,308

Average Merit Award$4,670

Application Fee$65

Students on Aid63%

Average Aid Package$13,737

Average Debt at Grad$25,981

IU Indianapolis’s out-of-state tuition is $33,983, compared with $9,518 for in-state tuition, and room and board is $13,308. Financial aid is common, with 63% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $13,737. The average merit award is $4,670. Students graduate with an average debt of $25,981.