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CAMPUS · BLOOMINGTON, IN · PUBLIC

Indiana University

Indiana University-Bloomington
80.4%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Transfer Admission Overview

Transferring to Indiana University is an option for students who started at another institution.

80.4%
Freshman Accept Rate

How to Transfer to Indiana University: Step by Step

1
Research Requirements
Check Indiana University's transfer admission page for minimum credit hours, prerequisite courses, and GPA requirements.
2
Maintain a Strong GPA
Transfer admission is heavily GPA-based. Aim for a 3.5+ GPA at your current institution.
3
Complete Prerequisites
Take the general education and major prerequisites that Indiana University expects.
4
Write a Compelling Essay
Explain why you want to transfer and why Indiana University specifically.
5
Get Strong Recommendations
Ask professors who know your work well.
6
Apply on Time
Transfer deadlines are often earlier than freshman deadlines.

Indiana University Transfer FAQs

What is Indiana University's transfer acceptance rate?
Indiana University does not publicly report a separate transfer acceptance rate. The freshman rate is 80.4%, and transfer admissions typically track the school's overall selectivity.
What GPA do I need to transfer to Indiana University?
With a 80.4% freshman acceptance rate, Indiana University typically expects transfer applicants to have a college GPA of 3.0+ with passing grades in core requirements. Stronger GPAs offset weaker high school records for transfer admits.
When are Indiana University transfer application deadlines?
Most US colleges including Indiana University accept fall transfers (March-April deadlines) and many also accept spring transfers (October-November deadlines). Check Indiana University's admissions page for the exact dates each cycle.
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12.4% accept · Notre Dame
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. Indiana University is not affiliated with DeepColleges.