Indiana University-East Acceptance Rate
Richmond, Indiana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,749
- Admitted
- 1,246
- Yield
- 27%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Indiana University-East's acceptance rate has risen from 63.8% in 2014–15 to 71.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,388 to 1,749 (+26%) over that period.
Its 71.2% rate makes Indiana University-East more selective than about 60% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Indiana schools, it is more selective than about 73%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (73.4% for women vs 66.1% for men, a 7.3-point gap). Indiana University-East has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 27% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,388 | 885 | 63.8% | 413 |
| 2015–16 | 1,311 | 816 | 62.2% | 354 |
| 2016–17 | 1,226 | 739 | 60.3% | 365 |
| 2017–18 | 1,279 | 891 | 69.7% | 396 |
| 2018–19 | 1,979 | 1,284 | 64.9% | 455 |
| 2019–20 | 2,316 | 1,448 | 62.5% | 451 |
| 2020–21 | 1,980 | 1,333 | 67.3% | 385 |
| 2021–22 | 1,288 | 1,037 | 80.5% | 329 |
| 2022–23 | 1,586 | 1,230 | 77.6% | 349 |
| 2023–24 | 1,749 | 1,246 | 71.2% | 336 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,223 | 898 | 73.4% |
| Men | 525 | 347 | 66.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–610 | 23% |
| SAT Math | 510–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–25 | 8% |
How Indiana University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Indiana University-East's acceptance rate?
Indiana University-East's acceptance rate is 71.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,246 admitted of 1,749 applicants).
Is Indiana University-East test optional?
Indiana University-East is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Indiana University-East?
Indiana University-East received 1,749 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,246.
What SAT score do you need for Indiana University-East?
Admitted students at Indiana University-East typically scored 500–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Indiana University-East getting harder to get into?
Indiana University-East has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 63.8% in 2014–15 to 71.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.iue.edu/.