Common questions
What kind of high school degree is required to apply to IU?
All nine IU campuses require students to earn an accredited high school diploma or equivalent before enrollment. If you’re currently a high school student, this just means you should be on track to earn your diploma when you apply to IU. Specific coursework requirements vary by campus, but most require an Indiana Core 40 diploma or coursework comparable to a Core 40 curriculum.
Are the GED and other high school equivalency exams accepted?
Yes! IU Bloomington accepts the Indiana High School Equivalency Diploma. All other campuses also accept the GED (General Education Development) test, the TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion), and the HiSET (High School Equivalency Test). Some campuses set score minimums for these equivalency tests. You’ll find those listed in the “First-year admission standards by campus” table on this page.
Are ACT/SAT scores required?
IU has a test-optional admissions policy—students can choose at the point of application whether to have SAT and/or ACT scores considered as part of their application review.
First-year admission standards by campus
Get a glimpse of campus-specific admission requirements and standards for high school students, and visit campus websites to learn more.
| Campus | High school curriculum & equivalency prerequisites | Class ranking or minimum GPA requirements | Average high school GPA |
| IU Bloomington |
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N/A | 3.98 (out of 4.0) |
| IU Indianapolis |
High school students in Indiana: Core 40 diploma High school students out of state: High school curriculum equivalent to Indiana’s Core 40 |
N/A |
3.55 (out of 4.0) |
| IU Columbus |
High school students: Diploma from an accredited high school GED recipients: The average of your scores must be 530 or higher HiSET: A score of 14 or higher on math, reading, science, or social studies and a score of 9 or higher on writing |
First-year applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0. |
3.41 (out of 4.0) |
| IU East |
High school students in Indiana: Core 40 diploma High school students out of state: Minimum of 28 semesters of college prep courses that include:
GED recipients: Students must have above-average scores. |
First-year applicants should rank in the upper half of their graduating class. |
3.31 (out of 4.0) |
| IU Fort Wayne |
High school students in Indiana: Core 40 diploma High school students out of state: High school curriculum equivalent to Indiana’s Core 40 |
First-year applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0. |
3.53 (out of 4.0) |
| IU Kokomo |
High school students in Indiana: Core 40 diploma High school students out of state, high school graduates prior to 2011, and homeschooled students: College prep credits equal or comparable to:
GED recipients: Passing score on the GED or other high school equivalency exam |
First-year applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0. |
3.25 (out of 4.0) |
| IU Northwest |
High school students in Indiana: Core 40 diploma or Indiana Academic Honors diploma High school students out of state, high school graduates prior to 2011, and homeschooled students: College prep credits equal or comparable to:
GED recipients: Minimum score of 500 or 50 (depending on year taken and scoring scale used) |
First-year applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0. |
3.05 (out of 4.0) |
| IU South Bend |
High school students in Indiana: Core 40 diploma High school students out of state: High school curriculum equivalent to Indiana’s Core 40 GED recipients: Minimum score of 620 TASC recipients: Minimum score of 669 HiSET: Minimum score of 54 |
First-year applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0. | 3.20 (out of 4.0) |
| IU Southeast |
High school students in Indiana: Core 40 diploma High school students out of state or graduated before 2011: 28 college preparatory high school courses |
First-year applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0. | 3.36 (out of 4.0) |
| IU Online | Varies by program | Varies | Varies |
Note: Application requirements and standards may differ for transfer students, international students, adult applicants, homeschooled students, or those who have been out of school for a year or more. For more information, visit the Admissions section of the website for the campus(es) you’re interested in, or contact their Office of Admissions to learn more.
What if I don’t meet the admission standards for the campus I want to apply to?
In some cases, IU may grant conditional admission to students who don’t meet all the requirements listed. If you’re not sure whether your credentials match the admission standards, contact the Office of Admissions for the campus(es) you’re interested in to talk through your options.
What else can I do to make my application stand out?
Academically, IU Bloomington encourages students to pursue a challenging high school curriculum that includes dual credit, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and/or Advance College Project (ACP) classes will give your application an edge. If you go to high school in Indiana, a Core 40 with Academic Honors or Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma can also help you stand out, no matter which IU campus(es) you apply to.
Contact campus admissions
Still have questions? IU Admissions staff and admissions counselors are always happy to help. Reach out directly to the Office of Admissions at the specific campus(es) you’re interested in:
IU Bloomington
Phone: 812-855-0661
Fax: 812-855-5102
Email: admissions@indiana.edu
IU Indianapolis
Phone: 317-274-4591
Fax: 317-278-1862
Email: apply@iu.edu
IU Columbus
Phone: 812-348-7390
Email: iuco.admissions@iu.edu
IU East
Phone: 765-973-8208 (or toll-free: 800-959-EAST)
Email: applynow@iue.edu
IU Fort Wayne
Phone: 260-257-6760
Email: iufw.admissions@iu.edu
IU Kokomo
Phone: 765-455-9217
Email: iukadmissions@iu.edu
IU Northwest
Phone: 219-980-6991 (or toll-free: 888-YOUR-IUN (968-7486))
Fax: 219-981-4219
Email: admit@iun.edu
IU South Bend
Phone: 574-520-4839 (or toll-free: 877-GO-2-IUSB)
Fax: 574-520-4834
Email: iusb.admissions@iu.edu
IU Southeast
Phone: 812-941-2212 (or toll-free: 800-852-8835)
Fax: 812-941-2595
Email: admissions@ius.edu
IU Online
Phone: 844-445-0117
Email: iuoapply@iu.edu
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