Indiana University-Bloomington
Public university · Bloomington, IN · 37,806 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
78%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1170–1400
ACT (middle 50%)
27–33
Average net price
$16,003
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$30,517
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
80%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Indiana University-Bloomington?
Indiana University-Bloomington accepts about 78 of every 100 applicants (78%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1170 and 1400 on the SAT. A score at or above 1400 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1170, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 27–33.
The latest federal data says Indiana University-Bloomington is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Indiana University-Bloomington's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Indiana University-Bloomington cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $30,517 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $16,003 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $12,144 for IN residents and $42,295 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$12,144
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$42,295
- Room & board$14,160
- Total cost of attendance$30,517
- Average net price after grants$16,003
Popular majors
Liberal Arts & General Studies, Business.
Indiana University-Bloomington FAQ
- What is Indiana University-Bloomington's acceptance rate?
- 78% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Indiana University-Bloomington?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1170–1400. Aim for 1400 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Indiana University-Bloomington?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 27–33.
- Is Indiana University-Bloomington test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Indiana University-Bloomington is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Indiana University-Bloomington's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Indiana University-Bloomington cost?
- About $30,517 a year before aid; $16,003 on average after grants.
- What is Indiana University-Bloomington's FAFSA school code?
- 001809. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Indiana University-Bloomington receives your information.
- What is Indiana University-Bloomington's graduation rate?
- 80% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Indiana University-Bloomington
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of EvansvilleEvansville, IN | 78% | — | $18,984 | 69% |
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