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Indiana University-Bloomington
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Bloomington, IN🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Indiana University-Bloomington is a large public university in Indiana with an enrollment of about 47,000 students and an acceptance rate of 78%. Most degrees are awarded in humanities (46%) and business & marketing (19%). The six-year graduation rate is 80%, and graduates earn a median of $63,742 ten years after enrollment, with typical federal debt around $19,500 at graduation.

Acceptance rate
78.2%
Enrollment
47,005
Test policy
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Grad rate (6-yr)
80%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1170 – 1400
ACT (composite)
27 – 33
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$6,324
family income
$30–48k
$7,610
family income
$48–75k
$12,154
family income
$75–110k
$20,204
family income
$110k+
$25,128
family income
17% receive Pell grants
27% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Indiana University-Bloomington graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Humanities
45.6%
Business & Marketing
18.7%
Biology
5.0%
Parks & Recreation
3.8%
Communications
3.4%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$63,742
Earnings (6 yr)
$53,417
Completion
80%
Retention
91%
Median debt
$19,509

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Indiana University-Bloomington?

Indiana University-Bloomington has an acceptance rate of 78.2%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Indiana University-Bloomington?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1170 and 1400 on the SAT. The ACT range is 27–33.

How much does Indiana University-Bloomington actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $6,324 per year, rising to $25,128 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.