Indiana University - Indianapolis SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
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.
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Indiana University - Indianapolis facts and stats
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.
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How do your scores compare at IU Indianapolis?
Key Indiana University - Indianapolis application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
June 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
June
Financial Aid Priority
April 15
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 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.
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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.
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14% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Priority
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 6% of men join fraternities, and 3% of women join sororities.
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