SAT University Admissions Guide

Indiana University Bloomington

Also known as: IU Bloomington, IU, Indiana

Public school in Bloomington, Indiana, United States of America

Established in 1820, IU Bloomington is the flagship campus of the Indiana University system, classified as an R1 institution and a member of the Association of American Universities, enrolling 48,424 students (36,833 undergraduates and 10,694 graduates) in fall 2024 across 11 schools including the Kelley School of Business and Jacobs School of Music on its 1,937‑acre campus; its athletic teams, the Hoosiers, compete in NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference.

public research university

test-optional

Big Ten

R1 research university

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SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

IU Bloomington maintains a test‑optional admissions policy: applicants choose whether to include SAT/ACT scores in a holistic review, and transfer applicants are not required to submit scores.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary is a private nonprofit graduate seminary in Elkhart, Indiana, requiring SAT or ACT scores for admission to its degree programs.

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana, United States of America

Ball State University is a public research university in Muncie, Indiana, and has operated a test‑optional SAT/ACT admissions policy for most undergraduate applicants since 2021.

Butler University

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Butler University is a private nonprofit university in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a test‑optional SAT/ACT admissions policy for first‑year and transfer students.

DePauw University

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

DePauw University is a private liberal arts college in Greencastle, Indiana, offering a test‑optional SAT/ACT admissions policy for first‑year and transfer applicants.

Earlham College

Richmond, Indiana, United States of America

Earlham College is a private liberal arts college in Richmond, Indiana, that adopted a test‑optional SAT/ACT policy for first‑year applicants in 2011.

University of Evansville

Evansville, Indiana, United States of America

University of Evansville is a private university in Evansville, Indiana, offering a test‑optional admissions policy for first‑year applicants.

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