Moderately selectiveProfile current for 2025-2026

U of Indianapolis acceptance rate and admissions profile

With an acceptance rate near 67%, U of Indianapolis is a moderately selective private college in Indiana. Because it admits more applicants than it rejects, admission turns on the strength of your whole profile rather than any one number.

Use this page to see what U of Indianapolis weighs, where it ranks among Indiana schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1150, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
67%
Moderately selective
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1150
of admitted students
Type
Private
Indiana
Selectivity in state
#6
of 40 in IN
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Will I get into U of Indianapolis?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into U of Indianapolis, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into U of Indianapolis?

U of Indianapolis admits most qualified applicants (around 67%), but that overall rate is not your personal chance. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for U of Indianapolis in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is U of Indianapolis hard to get into?

U of Indianapolis is moderately selective: it admits more applicants than it rejects, with about a 67% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into U of Indianapolis?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at U of Indianapolis, but admitted students often present roughly a 3.2 to 3.7 GPA. U of Indianapolis reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for U of Indianapolis?

U of Indianapolis does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1150. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at U of Indianapolis.

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What U of Indianapolis looks for

What U of Indianapolis weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

In its review, U of Indianapolis leans most on rigor of secondary school record and academic GPA. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from U of Indianapolis's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Considered
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
First-generation status
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at U of Indianapolis

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability — your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at U of Indianapolis
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100Below the middle, makes the rest of the profile matter more
Colleges for a 1150 SAT →Colleges for a 23 ACT →See colleges by GPA →

How U of Indianapolis compares in Indiana

U of Indianapolis ranks #6 most selective of 40 schools in Indiana in our database.

Among the 40 Indiana schools we track, U of Indianapolis ranks #6 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like University of Notre Dame (11%) and Purdue University (50%) sit nearby, which makes Indiana a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

University of Notre Dame
11%acceptance · IN
Purdue University
50%acceptance · IN
DePauw University
57%acceptance · IN
Wabash College
63%acceptance · IN
Calumet College of St. Joseph
65%acceptance · IN
IU East
67%acceptance · IN
Franklin College
70%acceptance · IN
Indiana Tech
70%acceptance · IN
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Similar to U of Indianapolis

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

Build around U of Indianapolis with peers at a comparable selectivity, such as Bluffton University, Carroll University, and Millikin University. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Bluffton University
67%acceptance · OH
Carroll University
67%acceptance · WI
Millikin University
67%acceptance · IL
North Greenville University
67%acceptance · SC
Rochester Institute of Technology
67%acceptance · NY
Westminster University (UT)
67%acceptance · UT

Frequently asked questions

What does U of Indianapolis value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, U of Indianapolis weighs rigor of secondary school record and academic GPA most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does U of Indianapolis consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. U of Indianapolis's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at U of Indianapolis?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at U of Indianapolis specifically.

Is U of Indianapolis test-optional?

Test-optional policies change year to year, so confirm U of Indianapolis's current policy on its official admissions site. If you do submit scores, the admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1150; if you do not, more weight falls on your GPA, course rigor, and essays.

Acceptance rate and admitted test ranges reflect publicly reported data (U.S. Department of Education / NCES IPEDS / Common Data Sets). Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.