Indiana University East

If you are considering submitting an application to IU East, the regular decision application deadline is August 18 and the fee for the application costs $35.

IU East Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of IU East's admissions stats.

IU East 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	14.1%
Mean SAT Score	1109
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	22.8%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	17.3%
Waitlist	No

Indiana University East Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Indiana University East.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Considering Applying Early to IU East?

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IU East does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on Indiana University East Admissions

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How To Get Into Indiana University East

Getting into IU East is moderately difficult. IU East evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, IU East accepted 81% of all applicants, about 1,037 from the 1,288 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like IU East, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Indiana University East

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to IU East

IU East has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does IU East Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at IU East

What does IU East consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Important
Geographical Residence	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
State Residency	Considered

Make sure to check with IU East for more information on admission factors.

IU East Application Requirements

To apply to IU East, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with IU East's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview
Letter(s) of Recommendation			1
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into IU East?

Students admitted to IU East have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 79.9% submitted a class rank. At IU East 14.1% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 38.4% were in the top 25% and 76.4% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Indiana University East, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	15.31%
3.75 and 3.99	18.89%
3.50 and 3.74	18.57%
3.25 and 3.49	13.03%
3.00 and 3.24	12.7%
2.50 and 2.9	15.31%
2.00 and 2.49	6.19%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to IU East directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

IU East looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

IU East has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 22.8% of IU East's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 17.3% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for IU East?

To be competitive with other IU East applicants, you should strive to earn between 1010 and 1210 (or higher!) on the SAT. At IU East 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1210 and 25% of scored lower than 1010, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a IU East student is 1109.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of IU East students scored 590 or higher and 75% of students scored 490 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of IU East students scored 630 or higher, and 75% scored a 490 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for IU East?

To be most competitive at IU East, you should strive to earn between 18 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for IU East's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for IU East students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Indiana University East

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to IU East. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in IU East during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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IU East Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to IU East?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to IU East.

Does IU East accept transfer credits?

✅ IU East accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. IU East accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does IU East accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ IU East does not accept International Baccalaureate credits but does accept Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to IU East?

❌ No, IU East is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is IU East's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for IU East is 81%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at IU East?

❌ IU East does not offer early decision.

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