Kelley School of Business
Admission
Requirements
Admission to the Kelley School of Business is competitive and based on a combination of factors. The primary factor is academic performance or GPA. Students are eligible to apply for admission provided they meet the minimum requirements. The minimum requirements do not guarantee admission.
Admission to IU's Kelley School of Business at Indianapolis is possible at several different points in a student's academic career. The procedures and requirements for each option are described below.
Please note that all applications for admission to the university are submitted through the IUPUI Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Campus Center Rm. 255, 420 University Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5140; phone: (317) 274-4591. Beginning students normally enter the University College (UC), where they are advised on enrolling in required general-education and prebusiness courses.
Direct Freshman Admission:
- Admitted to IUPUI directly out of high school
- Meet one of the following requirements for either Test Inclusive or Test Optional admission:
- Test Inclusive Applicant:
- Minimum SAT score of 1170 (ERWS and MSS scores only; does not include Reading test) with a Math score of 530 or higher OR ACT Composite score of 24 with a Math score of 21 or higher.
- High school GPA of 3.20 or higher
- Test Optional Applicant:
- 3.5 high school GPA with an Indiana Academic Honors Diploma, Technical Diploma (or out-of-state equivalents)
- College-Level Math (Algebra or higher).
- Test Inclusive Applicant:
Direct Transfer Admission:
- Admitted to IUPUI as a transfer student
- GPA of 2.50 or higher at previous institution
- Complete Indiana College Core (ICC) or 30 transferrable credit hours
Current IUPUI University College students or current IUPUI students changing majors from another school/major:
No longer do you have to submit an application to be admitted from University College to the Kelley School of Business Undergraduate Program. You'll be notified when the admission requirements are met.
To certify into the Kelley School of Business from University College, you will need meet either the Option 1 or Option 2 criteria (linked on the left of this page). You will be certified as soon as you meet either set of requirements
Certification process: Make sure your major is listed as Pre-Business, Pre-Accounting, Pre-Finance, Pre-Management, Pre-HR Management, Pre-Marketing, or Pre-Supply Chain Management with your University College advisor (International Dimension and Real Estate Co-Majors may be chosen after certification).
You will automatically be reviewed for certification each semester after final grades post.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, the Kelley School of Business admissions team will reach out to you via your IU email account regarding your certification.
- Certification must be accepted by the student for certification to be finalized.
Updated 4/22
