Indiana University Indianapolis: what international applicants need

What are Indiana University Indianapolis's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Indiana University Indianapolis admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is Indiana University Indianapolis's acceptance rate?

76.4% for students who started in fall 2024: Indiana University Indianapolis admitted 11,947 of its 15,643 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Indiana University Indianapolis require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Indiana University Indianapolis is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

What SAT score do you need for Indiana University Indianapolis?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 510–610 in Math and 520–630 in Reading and Writing (33% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 21–29.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Indiana University Indianapolis's application fee for international students?

Indiana University Indianapolis's application fee is $65 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does Indiana University Indianapolis accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. Indiana University Indianapolis accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does Indiana University Indianapolis accept?

Indiana University Indianapolis doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Indiana University Indianapolis require?

Indiana University Indianapolis doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Indiana University Indianapolis require the Common App personal essay?

No. Indiana University Indianapolis doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Indiana University Indianapolis have?

298 of Indiana University Indianapolis's 14,504 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 2.1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Indiana University Indianapolis cost for international students?

Indiana University Indianapolis is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $34,891 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $10,762). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $13,308. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $52,067 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source