Future freshmen - direct admission requirements
If you are a high school student or entering college for the first time, you’ll need to apply to IU before you can be admitted to the School of Public Health-Bloomington.
You may be eligible for direct admission to our school for fall 2024 if you meet each of the following:
- Select one of our School of Public Health majors as your intended major on your IU Admissions application.
- Earn an SAT score of 1280 (combined reading and math) and/or an ACT score of 27 (composite)
- Earn a GPA of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
If you do not meet all criteria or if you apply to IU without ACT/SAT scores under the test-optional guidelines*, you will be reviewed on other aspects of your application, including performance in academic coursework, quality of application essay(s), and additional activities and achievements.
*To find out if this is the right path for you, learn more about our test-optional admissions policy.
It is important to have a completed application submitted by the November 1 deadline for priority direct admission consideration. If you update your IU application with new academic or major information, we will reconsider you for direct admission through April 1. This may include new test scores, updated transcripts, a change in major, or other achievements.