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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Indiana State admits about 8 in 10 applicants (81%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 43% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 83%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled12 of 100 · 1,417 students
Admitted, went elsewhere69 of 100 · 8,384
Not admitted19 of 100 · 2,333

The funnel

Applied
12,134
Admitted
9,801
Enrolled
1,417

$25 to apply

Grants credit for AP exams

Men and women

Men were admitted at 79%, women at 82%.

Women admitted82%
Men admitted79%
14%

Yield

14% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college14%
14%
← 5%higher than 29% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college81%
81%
← More selectivemore selective than 43% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Indiana State reads a record

GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required. Scores aren't read.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Not considered
College-prep program
Required
Recommendations
Considered
Essay
Considered
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

The map plots acceptance rate against SAT scores. Indiana State University doesn't report both, so it isn't shown.

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

Test policy

Not considered

Scores aren't considered, even if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)