Hodge Hall at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University has just announced sweeping changes to its admissions process. Beginning in fall 2026, students will no longer be automatically granted direct admission based solely on their GPA and standardized test scores.
Kelley’s previous policy allowed automatic entry for students with a 3.8 GPA and a 1370 SAT or 30 ACT score, but that’s no longer the case.
Instead, all applicants must complete the Kelley Prospective Inventory (KPI) – a new evaluative tool reviewed by the Kelley Admissions Committee.
RAISING THE BAR FOR STANDARD ADMISSION
The changes don’t stop at direct admission. For those entering between fall 2025 and spring 2026, or what the school calls standard admits, Kelley applicants must have a minimum grade of B+ in all courses. Previously, a B average sufficed. That threshold jumps to an A- for students entering between fall 2026 and spring 2027.
For incoming undergraduates, these changes mean that admission to Kelley will be more competitive and more personalized. These changes with the KPI will give students a greater chance to showcase their interests, achievements, and aspirations beyond numbers.
The new policies are in place to level the playing field and prioritize holistic success, but on the flip side, they might also raise questions about accessibility and pressure. They introduce uncertainty for students who previously relied on clear-cut metrics.
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