University of Southern Indiana Acceptance Rate
Evansville, Indiana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,392
- Admitted
- 4,157
- Yield
- 30.9%
- 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, University of Southern Indiana's acceptance rate has risen from 71.3% in 2014–15 to 94.6% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 5,831 to 4,392 (-25%) over that period.
Its 94.6% rate makes University of Southern Indiana more selective than about 11% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Indiana schools, it is more selective than about 8%.
University of Southern Indiana has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 30.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,831 | 4,160 | 71.3% | 1,613 |
| 2015–16 | 6,215 | 4,309 | 69.3% | 1,690 |
| 2016–17 | 4,552 | 4,183 | 91.9% | 1,685 |
| 2017–18 | 4,561 | 4,269 | 93.6% | 1,714 |
| 2018–19 | 4,449 | 4,208 | 94.6% | 1,644 |
| 2019–20 | 4,614 | 4,306 | 93.3% | 1,585 |
| 2020–21 | 4,158 | 3,903 | 93.9% | 1,286 |
| 2021–22 | 3,867 | 3,728 | 96.4% | 1,327 |
| 2022–23 | 4,277 | 4,039 | 94.4% | 1,251 |
| 2023–24 | 4,392 | 4,157 | 94.6% | 1,283 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,954 | 2,806 | 95% |
| Men | 1,438 | 1,351 | 93.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–610 | 48% |
| SAT Math | 510–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–28 | 9% |
How University of Southern 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 University of Southern Indiana's acceptance rate?
University of Southern Indiana's acceptance rate is 94.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,157 admitted of 4,392 applicants).
Is University of Southern Indiana test optional?
University of Southern Indiana is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Southern Indiana?
University of Southern Indiana received 4,392 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,157.
What SAT score do you need for University of Southern Indiana?
Admitted students at University of Southern Indiana typically scored 510–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Southern Indiana getting harder to get into?
University of Southern Indiana has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 71.3% in 2014–15 to 94.6% 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.usi.edu/.