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Indiana University Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana

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Overview

Enrollment

45,328
Indiana University Bloomington overview
Location Bloomington, Indiana
Online iub.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
Indiana University Bloomington overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in Bloomington, Indiana, Indiana University Bloomington is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 46,498 prospective students applied, and 39,543 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 9,482 enrolled in the school.  40,072 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,256 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $9,913 plus fees of $1,420. IU is ranked 190 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

9/10

Value

IU is rated within the top 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Indiana University Bloomington within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very High
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SAT 1160/1380
ACT 26/32
GPA 3.74

Applications Accepted

85% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

Indiana Resident Tuition

$9,913
In State Costs for Indiana University Bloomington
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,050
Other Fees$1,420
Room and Board $12,098
Budget for Other Expenses$2,818
Total One Year Cost$27,299

Out of State Resident Tuition

$36,932
Out of State Costs for Indiana University Bloomington
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,050
Other Fees$1,420
Room and Board $12,098
Budget for Other Expenses$2,818
Total One Year Cost$54,318

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$56,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

72% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Indiana University Bloomington students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 21%
Communication 10%
Social Sciences 8%
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 8%
Education 7%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=151351 IPEDS survey data for Indiana University Bloomington.

Current students may use the Indiana University Bloomington GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.