IU Indianapolis
Indiana University-Indianapolis · Indianapolis, Indiana · Public
IU Indianapolis admitted 78% of 16,460 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1040–1240 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 54% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at IU Indianapolis
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Application deadlines
IU Indianapolis’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $65, and IU Indianapolis 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 IU Indianapolis’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
IU Indianapolis offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How IU Indianapolis rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
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Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Character
- First generation
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.49 GPA. 16% 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 $26,685 in-state and $49,953 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $11,592 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is IU Indianapolis’s acceptance rate?
IU Indianapolis admitted 78% of applicants: 12,846 of 16,460 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is IU Indianapolis’s application deadline?
IU Indianapolis 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 IU Indianapolis?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1040 to 1240, with a median around 1140. A score at or above 1140 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is IU Indianapolis’s application fee?
The application fee is $65 for 2026–27, and IU Indianapolis accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does IU Indianapolis have supplemental essays?
No. IU Indianapolis doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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