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Indiana colleges by SAT score

8 Indiana schools with published score bands, from the U.S. Department of Education — highest band first.

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In short

Among Indiana colleges in the federal dataset, University of Notre Dame has the highest enrolled-student SAT band at 1455–1560. The table below lists 8 Indiana schools' middle-50% SAT and ACT ranges, highest first — each links to a page on setting a target for that school. Every figure is the enrolled middle 50% from College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-09-01.

Indiana schools, by enrolled SAT band

Middle 50% of enrolled students (College Scorecard, 2026-09-01). A dash means the school reports no band for that test.
SchoolSAT (mid 50%)ACTUndergrads
University of Notre Dame1455–156033–359k
Purdue University1200–148027–3445k
Indiana University-Bloomington1170–140027–3338k
Ball State University1080–126020–2414k
Indiana University-Indianapolis1030–124021–2914k
University of Southern Indiana1030–124021–275k
Purdue University Fort Wayne970–122022–295k
Purdue University Northwest890–114016–246k
How to read a middle 50%

A quarter of enrolled students scored below the band and a quarter above it. It describes who enrolled — not a cutoff, and not who was admitted.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Indiana college has the highest SAT scores?

In the federal dataset, University of Notre Dame — an enrolled middle 50% of 1455–1560. Bands describe enrolled students, not cutoffs.

What SAT score do I need for college in Indiana?

It spans the table above — from 890–1140 to 1455–1560 across 8 schools. Pick the schools you mean and aim at the upper half of their bands.

Where do these numbers come from?

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (IPEDS), retrieved 2026-09-01. Each school's own page links its federal profile.

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