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Chances of getting into Indiana University Bloomington

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
85%
Admission Difficulty for Indiana University Bloomington
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into IU and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at IU is 85%.  It ranks #32 in Indiana for lowest rate of acceptance. Indiana University Bloomington is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 39,543 out of 46,498 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 24 percent on standardized admission tests. Indiana University Bloomington typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.74. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 24% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The IU application fee is $65 and applications are due by Jan 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Indiana University Bloomington. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 39% of students submitted SAT scores and 23% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

IU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1160-1380
Applicants Submitting SAT 
39%
SAT Scores for Indiana University Bloomington
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 580
SAT Math 25th 580
SAT Composite 25th 1160
SAT Scores for Indiana University Bloomington
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 680
SAT Math 75th 700
SAT Composite 75th 1380
Average SAT Score 1270

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Indiana University Bloomington?

Indiana University Bloomington is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Indiana University Bloomington score in the top 31 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1160-1380.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Indiana University Bloomington admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1380 and Above Good >92%
1270 to 1380 Avg + 85%-92%
1160 to 1270 Avg - 75%-85%
1050 to 1160 Reach 61%-75%
Less than 1050 Low <61%
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IU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
26-32 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
23%
ACT Scores for Indiana University Bloomington
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 25
ACT Math 25th 25
ACT Composite 25th 26
ACT Scores for Indiana University Bloomington
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 34
ACT Math 75th 31
ACT Composite 75th 32
Average ACT Score 29

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into IU?

Indiana University Bloomington is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

IU regularly accepts students who score 26 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 18 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 26-32.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Indiana University Bloomington admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
32 and Above Good >92%
29 to 32 Avg + 85%-92%
26 to 29 Avg - 75%-85%
23 to 26 Reach 61%-75%
Less than 23 Low <61%
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IU GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.74
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into Indiana University Bloomington?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into IU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Indiana University Bloomington was 3.74 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #9 in Indiana for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.74 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as IU accepts 85% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Indiana University Bloomington students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 36.7% Good
3.75 to 3.99 22.91% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 18.58% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 12.47% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 6.99% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 2.27% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.09% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

61.7% of Indiana University Bloomington freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Indiana University Bloomington students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 28.9%
Top 25% of class 61.7%
Top 50% of class 92%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Indiana University Bloomington admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 25,082 21,416 46,498
Accepted 21,447 18,096 39,543
Acceptance Rate 86% 84% 85%
Enrolled 4,771 4,711 9,482
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 22% 26% 24%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Indiana University Bloomington is $65.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Indiana University Bloomington and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Indiana University Bloomington Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Recommended
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Indiana University Bloomington
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
Other Colleges to Consider 

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

FAQs

Does Indiana University Bloomington prefer SAT or ACT?

39% of students submit their SAT scores to IU. 23% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Indiana University Bloomington?

85% of those who apply are granted admission to IU. Admission competition is and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Indiana University Bloomington?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1160 and 1380. 39% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Indiana University Bloomington?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 26 and 32. 23% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.