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Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, IN·Public·~78% acceptance

Located in Bloomington, IN, Indiana University-Bloomington is a public university. Admissions are accessible, with about 78% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $16,264 per year after financial aid. About 81% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $63,742 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$16,264/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $28,801
Aid cuts ~$12,537/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Feb 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.44–3.94
SAT (middle 50%)1170–1400
ACT (middle 50%)27–33
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
81%
graduation rate
91%
freshman retention
$53,417
median earnings, 6yr
$63,742
median earnings, 10yr
How Indiana University-Bloomington reads an application

What Indiana University-Bloomington values

Very important
Course rigorClass rank
Important
Test scoresApplication essays
Also considered
RecommendationsInterviewExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusGeographic residenceState residency

From Indiana University-Bloomington’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Indiana University-Bloomington requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorClass rankCollege-prep programApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Test scoresRecommendationsWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what Indiana University-Bloomington requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Indiana University-Bloomington's acceptance rate?
Indiana University-Bloomington admits about 78% of applicants.
How much does Indiana University-Bloomington cost?
At Indiana University-Bloomington, the average net price after aid is about $16,264 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $28,801 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Indiana University-Bloomington?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1170–1400 on the SAT and 27–33 on the ACT.
What are Indiana University-Bloomington's application deadlines?
Indiana University-Bloomington's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Indiana University-Bloomington value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Indiana University-Bloomington rates Course rigor and Class rank as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Test scores and Application essays. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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