Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Acceptance Rate
Indianapolis, Indiana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 15,715
- Admitted
- 12,791
- Yield
- 25.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis's acceptance rate has risen from 70.5% in 2014–15 to 81.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 12,920 to 15,715 (+22%) over that period.
Its 81.4% rate makes Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis more selective than about 39% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Indiana schools, it is more selective than about 40%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (83.6% for women vs 78.1% for men, a 5.5-point gap). Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 25.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 12,920 | 9,107 | 70.5% | 3,949 |
| 2015–16 | 13,529 | 9,425 | 69.7% | 3,929 |
| 2016–17 | 13,301 | 9,839 | 74% | 4,003 |
| 2017–18 | 11,091 | 8,834 | 79.7% | 4,093 |
| 2018–19 | 13,339 | 10,820 | 81.1% | 4,103 |
| 2019–20 | 15,050 | 12,150 | 80.7% | 4,295 |
| 2020–21 | 16,220 | 12,739 | 78.5% | 3,811 |
| 2021–22 | 15,194 | 12,704 | 83.6% | 3,496 |
| 2022–23 | 15,637 | 12,961 | 82.9% | 3,523 |
| 2023–24 | 15,715 | 12,791 | 81.4% | 3,283 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 9,485 | 7,927 | 83.6% |
| Men | 6,228 | 4,862 | 78.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–620 | 37% |
| SAT Math | 520–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–28 | 5% |
How Indiana University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis's acceptance rate?
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis's acceptance rate is 81.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (12,791 admitted of 15,715 applicants).
Is Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis test optional?
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis?
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis received 15,715 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 12,791.
What SAT score do you need for Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis?
Admitted students at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis typically scored 520–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis getting harder to get into?
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 70.5% in 2014–15 to 81.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.iupui.edu/.