Indiana University at Bloomington
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Indiana University at Bloomington
School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Indiana University at Bloomington is a large public university located on an urban campus in Bloomington, Indiana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 34,253, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The university offers 102 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 81%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,913, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $36,932.
Rankings
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- #1 Ranked in Top 10 Public Colleges and Universities in the U.S.
- #4 Ranked in The Best Colleges for LGBTQ+ Students
- #7 Ranked in Best Biotechnology Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
85% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
90% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
81% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresConsidered (not required)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankRecommended
Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended
High school GPARecommended
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile26-32
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1160-1380
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
46k
Students enrolled
48%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
65%
Unknown
1%
Black
4%
Hispanic
7%
Two or more races
5%
Non-U.S. Citizen
10%
Asian
8%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
19% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
55
Total Online Enrollment
21,976
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.48% online, 52% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
84% On-campus
16% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates33% online
Associate25% online
Bachelor's1% online
Graduate Certificate54% online
Master's23% online
Doctorate4% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
24%
State Grant Aid
20%
Institution Grant Aid
61%
Pell Grant
19%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$20k
Average student debtafter graduation
$44k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Wrestling
- Field Hockey
- Rowing
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architecture And Related Services. | |||
| 2 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies. | |||
| 3 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
| 4 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 5 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 6 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 7 | Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services. | |||
| 8 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 9 | Education. | |||
| 10 | Engineering. | |||
| 11 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 12 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 13 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 14 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences. | |||
| 15 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 16 | History | |||
| 17 | History. | |||
| 18 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 19 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
| 20 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 21 | Library Science. | |||
| 22 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 23 | Military Technologies And Applied Sciences. | |||
| 24 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 25 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 26 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies. | |||
| 27 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 28 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 29 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 30 | Psychology. | |||
| 31 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 32 | Security And Protective Services. | |||
| 33 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 34 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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