What GPA do you need to get into Indiana University?

Among 342 applicants who posted a Indiana University admission on r/collegeresults, the median unweighted GPA was 3.90 and the middle half reported 3.72 to 3.98 (258 reported a GPA). Indiana University sets no minimum GPA; these are what admitted posters reported.

What SAT score do you need for Indiana University?

Among 342 applicants who posted a Indiana University admission on r/collegeresults, the median SAT was 1,500 and the middle half scored 1,440 to 1,540 (229 reported an SAT). The median ACT was 34.

Does applying early help at Indiana University?

In these posts, 100% of early applicants who reported a result were admitted (169 of 169), against 91% in regular decision (20 of 22). Early pools differ in who applies, so this is a description, not a promise.

What extracurriculars do Indiana University admits have?

The most common activity types among admitted posters were nonprofit/service (69%), athletics (58%), internship (44%), business/entrepreneurship (44%). 87% held at least one leadership role and 68% listed a national or international award.

What is the Indiana University acceptance rate?

The official rate is published by Indiana University in its Common Data Set. These pages do not compute one: people who post results are a self-selected group, so the share of admits among them is far higher than the real rate.

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How to get into Indiana University

What 342 admitted applicants actually had: their grades, test scores, activities, awards and intended majors, counted from 363 Indiana University results that students posted for the 2016 to 2026 cycles. Every number below is counted, not estimated.

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Indiana University admits by the numbers

Median unweighted GPA

3.90

Middle half 3.72 to 3.98

Median SAT

1,500

Middle half 1,440 to 1,540

Median ACT

Middle half 33 to 35

Median weighted GPA

4.40

Middle half 4.16 to 4.58

Results posted: 342 admitted, 11 rejected, 10 waitlisted. People who post results are a self-selected group, so this is not the Indiana University acceptance rate; the official rate is in Indiana University’s Common Data Set.

What Indiana University admits did outside class

Share of admitted applicants listing at least one activity of each type.

Nonprofit/Service69%
Athletics58%
Internship44%
Business/Entrepreneurship44%
Work/Job42%
Tutoring/Teaching40%
Debate/MUN/Speech33%
Research27%

Held a leadership role

87%

Founded something

50%

National or intl. award

68%

Did research

27%

Early vs. regular decision at Indiana University

Early (169 results)100%
Regular (22 results)91%

Share of posters in each round who were admitted. Early applicants are a different group (often stronger and more certain), so read this as a description of these posts, not as odds.

Intended majors of Indiana University admits

Business38%
Economics15%
Computer Science9%
Political Science5%
Engineering4%
Biology4%

Who got in

Of the admitted posters, 10% first-generation, 11% low income, 10% underrepresented minority, 11% legacy, 1% recruited athlete and 9% international. Of those who said where they enrolled, 3% chose Indiana University.

Three recent Indiana University admits

2026 cycle · EA · Business
Sneaker reseller and football captain who teaches financial literacy and coaches youth flag football.
GPA 3.59 UW · SAT 1490 · Original post
2026 cycle · EA · Economics
Southern first-gen student with lacrosse captaincy, swimming, FBLA founding, and business internships.
GPA 3.85 UW · ACT 32 · Original post
2026 cycle · EA · Business
Entrepreneurial transfer student with a sneaker business, sports leadership, and a research assistantship.
GPA 3.59 UW · SAT 1490 · Original post

Where else Indiana University admits got in

Indiana University admissions questions

What GPA do you need to get into Indiana University?: Among 342 applicants who posted a Indiana University admission on r/collegeresults, the median unweighted GPA was 3.90 and the middle half reported 3.72 to 3.98 (258 reported a GPA). Indiana University sets no minimum GPA; these are what admitted posters reported.
What SAT score do you need for Indiana University?: Among 342 applicants who posted a Indiana University admission on r/collegeresults, the median SAT was 1,500 and the middle half scored 1,440 to 1,540 (229 reported an SAT). The median ACT was 34.
Does applying early help at Indiana University?: In these posts, 100% of early applicants who reported a result were admitted (169 of 169), against 91% in regular decision (20 of 22). Early pools differ in who applies, so this is a description, not a promise.
What extracurriculars do Indiana University admits have?: The most common activity types among admitted posters were nonprofit/service (69%), athletics (58%), internship (44%), business/entrepreneurship (44%). 87% held at least one leadership role and 68% listed a national or international award.
What is the Indiana University acceptance rate?: The official rate is published by Indiana University in its Common Data Set. These pages do not compute one: people who post results are a self-selected group, so the share of admits among them is far higher than the real rate.

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Source: self-reported results posts on r/collegeresults, each linked from our Database, counted across the 2016 to 2026 cycles with transfer applicants excluded. Aristo Scholars is not affiliated with Indiana University. All colleges