Admissions Standards
Admission to Indiana University is selective, and we review each application for its individual merits and qualities. In particular, we consider factors that emphasize academic performance and preparation, the strength and quality of your high school curriculum, recent grade trends, class rank, and results of the SAT or ACT.
Academic Preparation
We recognize that every country has a unique educational system. To help you determine whether you have had sufficient academic preparation to meet our admissions standards, we have developed the following list of equivalent degrees.
Incoming freshmen must submit complete final secondary school transcripts. All documents must be official and original (no photocopies or notarized copies). English translations must be provided for all non-English language documents.
If you have any questions about where your educational background fits, please contact us.
China
Upper Middle School Graduation Certificate with official English translation bearing the original ink seal of the school
Standardized Test Scores Required for Admission
SAT or ACT Exam
IU requires scores from either the SAT or the ACT. Preference will be given to international students who score above the U.S. national average. The middle 50 percent range of SAT scores for admitted freshmen is typically 1110–1290, and the middle 50 percent range of ACT scores is typically 25–31.
If you submit more than one set of scores, we will consider the highest critical reading and math component scores for the SAT or the highest ACT composite.
Demonstration of English Proficiency
Indiana University Bloomington requires all nonnative English-speaking international undergraduate applicants to demonstrate English proficiency. You can do this by:
Submitting acceptable results for one of the English proficiency tests listed below
Submitting acceptable results from the SAT or ACT exam sections listed below
Completing at least three full years of secondary school in a predominately English-speaking country.
Undergraduate applicants can meet our English proficiency requirement for admission by attaining the necessary score on any one of the following tests:
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL (Internet-based test) | 79 |
| TOEFL (Paper-based test) | 550 |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 6.5 |
| Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) | 79 |
| SAT Critical Reading section | 500 |
| ACT English section | 21 |
Other Factors Weighed During Admissions Process
Essays, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, community service, and work experience may be considered as evidence of academic motivation and maturity.
