More selective than 86% of Indiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
23% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 8% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose IUE over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
IUE SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, IUE is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 600 |
| SAT math | 470 | 570 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 960 | 1170 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
IUE admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 67% | 490–600 | 470–570 | 19–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 71% | 500–610 | 510–610 | 20–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is IUE compared with other Indiana colleges?
IUE has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Purdue University | 50% | 83% | $14,600 |
| 3 | DePauw University | 57% | 75% | $22,264 |
| 4 | Wabash College | 63% | 77% | $24,336 |
| 5 | University of Indianapolis | 67% | 56% | $21,602 |
| 6 | Indiana University-East | 67% | 40% | $8,134 |
| 7 | Franklin College | 70% | 60% | $22,855 |
| 8 | Indiana Institute of Technology | 70% | 48% | $23,206 |
| 9 | Manchester University | 71% | 46% | $18,805 |
| 10 | Purdue University Northwest | 72% | 43% | $6,079 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Indiana colleges →
Who enrolls at IUE
College Scorecard; IPEDS
IUE admissions questions
What is the IUE acceptance rate?
Indiana University-East accepts 67% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,246 of 1,749 applicants were admitted.
Does IUE require the SAT or ACT?
Indiana University-East considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 23% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for IUE?
The middle 50% of Indiana University-East enrolled first-year students scored 960–1170 on the SAT and 19–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at IUE?
27% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (336 of 1,246).
Is IUE getting harder to get into?
Indiana University-East accepted 67% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 71% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Indiana University-East overview