Indiana State University eliminating application fee
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Indiana State University has made its plan to eliminate the application fee for all domestic undergraduate students official. The move was first announced in late August, when the university announced a nearly 5% decline in overall enrollment for the fall 2024 semester.
Additionally, the university said it will offer direct priority admission to students with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher.
The move is part of an effort to simplify the admission process for qualified applicants and boost enrollment numbers, ISU said.
“By removing financial barriers and streamlining the admissions process, we are ensuring that more students can access the quality education Indiana State University is known for,” President Mike Godard said in the release. “We want to support students who have demonstrated academic excellence and provide them with a direct path to becoming part of the Sycamore family.”
ISU’s overall headcount for the current semester was 7,895. While the overall enrollment is down, the university said it saw growth in its Honors College and an increase in international student enrollment.
Indiana State’s admission policy also includes four years of in-state tuition for qualified, Pell-eligible students in Indiana, Illinois and other states with at least a 2.75 high school GPA.
“We recognize that the application process can be stressful for students and their families,” said Provost Christopher Olsen. “These changes reflect our dedication to removing obstacles and providing students with an accessible, straightforward path to choosing Indiana State University.”
The elimination of the admission fee and direct priority admission offer are effective immediately.