Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Acceptance Rate
Indiana, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,422
- Admitted
- 8,593
- Yield
- 23.6%
- 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 of Pennsylvania-Main Campus's acceptance rate has fallen from 94.7% in 2014–15 to 91.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 8,754 to 9,422 (+8%) over that period.
Its 91.2% rate makes Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus more selective than about 18% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 26%.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 23.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 8,754 | 8,293 | 94.7% | 2,733 |
| 2015–16 | 9,566 | 8,451 | 88.3% | 2,540 |
| 2016–17 | 8,943 | 8,186 | 91.5% | 2,220 |
| 2017–18 | 9,880 | 8,973 | 90.8% | 2,390 |
| 2018–19 | 9,910 | 9,216 | 93% | 2,124 |
| 2019–20 | 10,289 | 9,569 | 93% | 1,891 |
| 2020–21 | 9,034 | 8,411 | 93.1% | 1,860 |
| 2021–22 | 8,846 | 8,333 | 94.2% | 1,721 |
| 2022–23 | 8,603 | 7,910 | 91.9% | 1,778 |
| 2023–24 | 9,422 | 8,593 | 91.2% | 2,032 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,094 | 5,611 | 92.1% |
| Men | 3,328 | 2,982 | 89.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–600 | 32% |
| SAT Math | 460–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–24 | 2% |
How Indiana University of 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 of Pennsylvania-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus's acceptance rate is 91.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,593 admitted of 9,422 applicants).
Is Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus test optional?
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus received 9,422 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,593.
What SAT score do you need for Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
Admitted students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus typically scored 480–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus getting harder to get into?
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 94.7% in 2014–15 to 91.2% 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.iup.edu/.