Indiana University-Southeast Acceptance Rate
New Albany, Indiana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,062
- Admitted
- 1,714
- Yield
- 37.6%
- 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-Southeast's acceptance rate has risen from 80.3% in 2014–15 to 83.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,038 to 2,062 (+1%) over that period.
Its 83.1% rate makes Indiana University-Southeast more selective than about 36% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Indiana schools, it is more selective than about 35%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (84.4% for women vs 80.5% for men, a 3.9-point gap). Indiana University-Southeast has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 37.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,038 | 1,637 | 80.3% | 983 |
| 2015–16 | 1,930 | 1,632 | 84.6% | 926 |
| 2016–17 | 2,177 | 1,829 | 84% | 935 |
| 2017–18 | 2,273 | 1,881 | 82.8% | 927 |
| 2018–19 | 2,794 | 2,377 | 85.1% | 1,012 |
| 2019–20 | 2,831 | 2,319 | 81.9% | 948 |
| 2020–21 | 2,549 | 2,177 | 85.4% | 800 |
| 2021–22 | 2,001 | 1,802 | 90.1% | 588 |
| 2022–23 | 1,923 | 1,639 | 85.2% | 606 |
| 2023–24 | 2,062 | 1,714 | 83.1% | 645 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,407 | 1,187 | 84.4% |
| Men | 655 | 527 | 80.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–610 | 30% |
| SAT Math | 500–580 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–26 | 10% |
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-Southeast's acceptance rate?
Indiana University-Southeast's acceptance rate is 83.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,714 admitted of 2,062 applicants).
Is Indiana University-Southeast test optional?
Indiana University-Southeast is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Indiana University-Southeast?
Indiana University-Southeast received 2,062 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,714.
What SAT score do you need for Indiana University-Southeast?
Admitted students at Indiana University-Southeast typically scored 510–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–580 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Indiana University-Southeast getting harder to get into?
Indiana University-Southeast has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 80.3% in 2014–15 to 83.1% 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: https://ius.edu/.