University of Southern Indiana Admission
Acceptance Rate
95.81%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
29.96%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,321
SAT Scores
1,130
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 4,602 students have applied and 4,409 students have allowed to admit to University of Southern Indiana (Acceptance rate: 95.81%). USI's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 29.96 % where 1,321 students have finally enrolled out of 4,409 admitted students.
USI acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Butler University and Indiana Institute of Technology, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 75.94%).
USI enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 14.83%).
How to Apply to University of Southern Indiana
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply USI. USI offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.usi.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.usi.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.usi.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://usi.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | www.usi.edu/veterans |
| Athletic | www.usi.edu/institutional-analytics/student-right-to-know-act |
| Disability Service | www.usi.edu/disability-resources |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at USI and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Southern Indiana is 1,130 and the average ACT score is 24. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Southern Indiana is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,135). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Indiana | 1,130 | 24 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,135 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana | 1,095 | 65 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Southern Indiana, 520 students submitted SAT scores (39% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,130 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 570 | 620 |
| Mathematics | 510 | 560 | 620 |
| Total | 1,030 | 1,130 | 1,240 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Southern Indiana, 111 students submitted ACT scores (8% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 21 | 24 | 27 |
| English | 20 | 24 | 27 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 24 | 26 |
USI Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Southern Indiana. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |