Indiana State University
Terre Haute, Indiana · Public
Indiana State University admitted 92% of 13,329 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 890–1110 in the middle half. Test scores aren’t considered (test blind). 41% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Indiana State University
Enter a score to see whether Indiana State University is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It doesn’t look at test scores, so this uses the admit rate (92%) alone.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more. To see your whole list at once, use the chances calculator.
Application deadlines
Indiana State University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($65 for international applicants), and Indiana State University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Indiana State University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Indiana State University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How Indiana State University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
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Considered
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
Not considered
- Test scores
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.31 GPA. 12% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $25,055 in-state and $36,797 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $13,321 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Indiana State University’s acceptance rate?
Indiana State University admitted 92% of applicants: 12,205 of 13,329 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Indiana State University’s application deadline?
Indiana State University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Indiana State University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 890 to 1110, with a median around 1000. A score at or above 1000 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Indiana State University’s application fee?
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($65 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Indiana State University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Indiana State University have supplemental essays?
No. Indiana State University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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