Undergraduate Division
Admission Requirements
University Requirements for Incoming Freshmen
The standards listed below represent the minimum levels of preparation and achievement necessary to be considered for admission. Most admitted students exceed these minimum levels. Each application is reviewed individually. When making admission decisions, the university is primarily concerned with the depth and challenge of the college-preparatory program, including the senior year; grade trends in the college-preparatory subjects; and the student’s class rank. Students whose records fall slightly below the minimum standards may receive serious consideration if their grades have been steadily improving in a challenging college-preparatory program. Conversely, declining grades or a program of less demanding courses are often reasons to deny admission.
High School Graduation
Applicants generally need a high school diploma from an accredited secondary school. Applicants holding a General Equivalency Diploma should submit the GED score. Credentials from homeschooling or from a non-accredited or nonpublic high school are assessed individually.
Academic Preparation
Applicants should complete at least 34 credits (or semesters) of college-preparatory courses, advanced placement courses, and/or college courses in high school, including:
- 8 credits (semesters) of English, such as literature, grammar, composition, and journalism
- 7 credits (semesters) of mathematics, including 4 credits of algebra and 2 credits of geometry (or an equivalent 6 credits of integrated algebra and geometry), and 1 credit of additional college preparatory math
- 6 credits (semesters) of social sciences, including 2 credits of U.S. history, 2 credits of world history/civilization/geography, and 2 additional credits in government, economics, sociology, history, or similar topics
- 6 credits (semesters) of sciences, including at least 4 credits of laboratory sciences - biology, chemistry, or physics
- 4 credits (semesters) of world languages
- 3 or more credits (semesters) of additional college-preparatory courses. Additional mathematics credits are recommended for students intending to pursue a science degree and additional world language credits are recommended for all students.
All applicants must complete a minimum of 34 semesters of college-preparatory courses. Applicants who are Indiana residents should complete Core 40; an academic honors diploma is strongly encouraged.
Class Rank
Indiana residents should rank at least in the upper half of their school class; nonresidents generally rank at least in the upper third.
Tests
- Indiana residents should score at or above the state average on the SAT (current total 990) or ACT (composite of 21).
- Nonresident applicants usually score a total of 1100 or higher on the SAT or have an ACT composite score of at least 25.
(Note: If the applicant submits more than one set of scores, the highest SAT and/or ACT scores will be recorded.)
International Students
To be admitted, international students must complete above-average work in their supporting programs. Applicants whose native language is not English must submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 560 (paper-based), 223 (computer-based) or 84 (Internet-based) is necessary for regular admission to a degree program. International students are required to take the Indiana University English Proficiency Examination and must register for any supplemental English courses prescribed based on the results of this examination or, if necessary, enroll in the intensive English language program.
Information
For additional information, contact the Office of Admissions, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405; (812) 855- 0661; iuadmit@indiana.edu; http://admit.indiana.edu.