Indiana University-Bloomington — College Profile

About

Indiana University Bloomington is a flagship public research institution best known for its world-class Kelley School of Business, prestigious Jacobs School of Music, and top-ranked O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Nestled in a vibrant college town, the picturesque campus features iconic limestone architecture and a classic Big Ten culture anchored by legendary basketball traditions and hundreds of student organizations. Distinctively, IU hosts the famous Little 500, the nation's premier intramural bicycle race, which unites the entire campus community each spring. The university also sets itself apart through its deep commitment to global learning, boasting one of the highest study abroad participation rates in the country and an exceptional array of foreign language offerings.

Wikipedia:Indiana University Bloomington is a public research university in Bloomington, Indiana, United States. It is the flagship campus of Indiana University and is its largest campus, with over 48,000 students. Established as the state's seminary in 1820, the name was changed to "Indiana College" in 1829 and to "Indiana University" in 1838.

Location

Bloomington, IN, 47405-7000 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

IND · Indianapolis

40 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$12,144$41,891

Housing & food (on campus)$13,984$13,984

Books & supplies$1,250$1,250

Cost of attendance$28,801$62,956

Average net price$16,264Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$41,891

In-state: $12,144

Housing & food (on campus)$13,984

Books & supplies$1,250

Cost of attendance$62,956

In-state: $28,801

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $16,264

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: studentcentral.indiana.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27

Indiana University-Bloomington’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$42,702

Books & supplies$1,320

Personal expenses$2,430

Transportation$2,106

Total published by the school$62,956

Source: studentcentral.indiana.edu · checked Sep 13, 2026

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$6,324

$30–48k

$7,610

$48–75k

$12,154

$75–110k

$20,204

$110k+

$25,128

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

81%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

69%

Back for yr 2

91%

Transferred

10%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

82% graduated · 11% transferred · 6% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$53,417

10 yrs after entry$63,742

Debt

Median at graduation$19,509

Monthly payment$207

Middle 50% owe$7.1k–$27k

90th percentile$31,000

Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral University: 70% graduate within 6 yrs, $63,395 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

78%

Test policy

Test optional

Checked Sep 2026

SAT average

1313

R 590–690 · M 580–710

ACT midpoint

Comp 27–33 · E 26–34 · M 26–32

SAT middle 50%: 1170–1400

40080012001600

Application deadlines · first-year, fall 2027 entry

Early Action

Nov 1 2026

in 30 days

Not binding: apply early, hear early, and you can still apply elsewhere.

Regular Decision

Feb 1 2027

in 122 days

Not binding: the standard deadline.

Checked Sep 2026 · bloomington.iu.edu · Confirm on the school's site before you apply.

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Essay prompts

If Indiana University-Bloomington asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

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Student Body

Gender

Men 50%Women 50%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

18 : 1

Pell grant

17%

First-gen

22%

Family income

$75,001

Independent

Veterans

Age at entry

19.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

65%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

11%

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I-FBS · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Field Hockey
Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Rowing
Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming and Diving (combined)
Men's · Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's
Water Polo
Women's
Wrestling
Men's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$53,417

After 10 yrs

$63,742

Business/Commerce, General2457

Public Administration420

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness395

Communication and Media Studies381

Research and Experimental Psychology344

Computer and Information Sciences, General292

Biology, General272

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities187

Computer Science184

Public Health170

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods159

Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other143

Music137

Journalism123

Criminal Justice and Corrections120

Neurobiology and Neurosciences118

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$2.1B

Full-time faculty

83%

Faculty salary

$12,043/mo

Teaching spend

$15,334

per student

Federal loans

27%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral University

Research activity

R1 — very high research

$897M research spending · 445 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile