More selective than 5% of Indiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
48% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 9% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose USI 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.
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USI 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, USI is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 520 | 620 |
| SAT math | 510 | 620 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1030 | 1240 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
USI admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 96% | 520–620 | 510–620 | 21–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 95% | 510–610 | 510–610 | 22–28 | 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 USI compared with other Indiana colleges?
USI has the 40th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Indiana University-Kokomo | 86% | 46% | $3,968 |
| 35 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | 89% | 67% | $22,866 |
| 36 | Valparaiso University | 89% | 70% | $18,578 |
| 37 | Union Bible College | 91% | 50% | $10,110 |
| 38 | Marian University-Ancilla | 92% | — | $19,463 |
| 39 | Marian University | 95% | 67% | $24,018 |
| 40 | University of Southern Indiana | 96% | 48% | $12,923 |
| 41 | University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne | 96% | 55% | $18,196 |
| 42 | Bethel University | 98% | 53% | $18,610 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Indiana colleges →
Who enrolls at USI
College Scorecard; IPEDS
USI admissions questions
What is the USI acceptance rate?
University of Southern Indiana accepts 96% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,157 of 4,392 applicants were admitted.
Does USI require the SAT or ACT?
University of Southern Indiana considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 48% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for USI?
The middle 50% of University of Southern Indiana enrolled first-year students scored 1030–1240 on the SAT and 21–27 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 USI?
31% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,283 of 4,157).
Is USI getting harder to get into?
University of Southern Indiana accepted 96% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 95% 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 University of Southern Indiana overview