Admission to Indiana University is selective, and we review each application for its individual merits and qualities.
We pay particular attention to the following factors:
We require at least 34 credits (or semesters) of college-preparatory courses, advanced placement courses, or college courses in secondary school in these subjects:
Note: If your secondary school does not offer the courses needed to meet one or more of these requirements, then alternative college-preparatory courses may be substituted for the courses that are not available.
Your cumulative GPA, as well as the grades you have earned in the 34 courses required for admission, will be an important part of the application review process. Our students have the equivalent of a B average or higher in secondary school.
You are given more serious consideration if your marks or grades have been consistently above average or steadily improving in a challenging academic program. On the other hand, low marks or grades in the most recent term or a less demanding academic program are often reasons to deny admission to IU.
You need to complete the equivalent of U.S. high school. Many education systems call this upper secondary school. It includes all course components and examinations required for graduation. Review country-specific requirements to see details for the country you’re studying in.
If you are homeschooled or attend an alternative school, you need to submit credentials that demonstrate equivalent levels of achievement and ability.
IU requires either SAT or ACT scores. Preference will be given to international students who score above the U.S. national average. The middle 50 percent range of SAT scores for admitted freshmen is typically 1180–1360, and the middle 50 percent range of ACT scores is typically 25–31.
If you submit more than one set of scores, we will consider the highest critical reading and math component scores for the SAT or the highest ACT composite.
Indiana University Bloomington requires all international undergraduate applicants to demonstrate English proficiency. Applicants who do not meet this requirement within the last two years may be required to submit additional proof of English proficiency.
We can receive Duolingo English Test (DET) scores, however, we only use those scores with other indicators of English language proficiency. This means if you submit DET scores, you will still need to demonstrate proficiency in one of the ways below.
You can do this by:
Applicants to the IU Jacobs School of Music must submit a TOEFL score.
Learn more about TOEFL requirementsUndergraduate applicants can meet our English proficiency requirement for admission by attaining the necessary score on any one of the following tests:
| Test | Score |
| TOEFL (internet-based test) | 79 |
| TOEFL (paper-based test) | 550 |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 6.5 |
| Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) | 79 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 560 |
| ACT English section | 21 |
| Pearson PTE | 53 |
