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Indiana Colleges Admission Statistics

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Acceptance Rate 66.86%
Yield (Enrollment Ratio) 20.69%
Applicants 358,264
Admitted 239,530
Enrolled 49,562

Applying To Indiana Colleges

The average acceptance rate is 66.86% at Indiana colleges and universities, a total of 358,264 students applied and 239,530 were accepted. The average undergraduate application fees is $60 and the graduate application fees is $48. The following table presents the general admission information for applying to Indiana colleges.
General Admission Information of Indiana Colleges
Open Admission Policy48 out of 143 schools
Undergraduate Application Fees$60
Graduate Application Fees$48
Acceptance Rate66.86%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)20.69%
Test Scores1,149 SAT / 25 ACT

Acceptance Rates and Headcounts

For the academic year 2024-2025, total 358,264 students (174,242 men and 183,107 women) applied to and 239,530 (109,097 men and 129,767 women) students were accepted to admit Indiana Colleges. Among them, 23,765 men and 25,737 women were enrolled into Indiana schools.
The average acceptance rate is 66.86% and admission yield (enrollment rate) is 20.69%. The table below shows the Indiana colleges admission statistics including admission and enrolment rates.
Admission Statistics for Indiana Colleges (2024-2025)
TotalMenWomen
Applicants358,264174,242183,107
Admitted239,530109,097129,767
Enrolled49,56223,76525,737
Acceptance Rate 66.86% 62.61% 70.87%
Yield (Enrollment Rate) 20.69% 21.78% 19.83%
[Chart]Indiana Colleges Average Acceptance Rate and Yield

Average SAT and ACT Scores

In Indiana, 1 college requires SAT and ACT score and 0 colleges recommend them to their applicant. In addition, 31 colleges consider the test score in selection process, while it is not required.
22,600 students (45.00%) submitted their SAT scores and 6,379 students (11.00%) submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees. For score submitters, SAT 75th percentile score is 1,256 and 25th percentile score is 1,042. For ACT scores, 75th percentile score is 28 and 25th percentile score is 22.
The following table shows the detailed SAT and ACT scores distribution of first-time enrolled students at Indiana colleges and universities.
SAT and ACT Score Distribution at Indiana Colleges
25th Percentile75th Percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing526631
SAT Math516625
ACT Composite2228
ACT Math2027
ACT English2028
[Chart] SAT/ACT Distribution - Indiana Colleges
[Chart] Average SAT Scores - Indiana Colleges
[Chart] Average ACT Scores - Indiana Colleges

Calendar System and Accepted Credits

In Indiana State, 51 schools use semester calendar systems and 3 schools are based on quarter system. Next table lists the number of schools with their calendar systems.
Semester51 out of 143 schools
Quarter3 out of 143 schools
Trimester1 out of 143 schools
Four-one-four plan6 out of 143 schools
Other academic year5 out of 143 schools
Differs by program10 out of 143 schools
Continuous27 out of 143 schools
Un-Known/Other40 out of 143 schools
Next table describes credits that Indiana colleges and universities are accepting for their students
Dual Credits56 out of 143 schools
Credits for Life Experiences38 out of 143 schools
Advanced placement (AP) Credits55 out of 143 schools
Credit for Military Training46 out of 143 schools

Application Requirements

42 Indiana schools require High School GPA and 48 schools require High School Record (or Transcript). The test scores such as SAT and ACT are required by 1 Indiana colleges. Next table summarizes the application requirements for applying to Indiana colleges.
Admission Checklist for Indiana Colleges
RequiredRecommended
High School GPA420
High School Rank10
High School Record (or Transcript)480
Completion of College Preparatory Program180
Recommendations130
Formal Demonstration of Competencies30
Admission Test Scores10
TOEFL440
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)20
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