Indiana University-Bloomington is a public 4-year college in Bloomington, Indiana with 37,806 undergraduates. It admits 78% of applicants, costs an average of $16,003 a year after grants and graduates 80% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Indiana University-Bloomington acceptance rate and admissions
Indiana University-Bloomington admitted 78% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
1170 to 1400
4001600
ACT composite
27 to 33
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 590 to 690, math 580 to 710). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Next deadline: Regular decision, Feb 1, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $65 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Indiana University-Bloomington’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Indiana University-Bloomington tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$12,144
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$42,295
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$14,160
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$30,517
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$16,003
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $16,003 a year after grants and scholarships, $14,514 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Indiana University-Bloomington graduation rate, earnings and debt
80%finished within 6 years91%came back for year two20%get a Pell Grant
80% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $70,105 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $19,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Indiana University-Bloomington$70,105
Indiana median, public 4-year$52,604
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
Indiana University-Bloomington$19,000
Indiana median$19,484
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 27% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Indiana University-Bloomington majors and what graduates earn
Indiana University-Bloomington awarded bachelor's degrees in 72 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer science ($114,199).
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Indiana University-Bloomington
145 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at Indiana University-Bloomington?
Indiana University-Bloomington admitted 78% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Indiana University-Bloomington cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $12,144 for in-state students and $42,295 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $16,003 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Indiana University-Bloomington?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 590 to 690 in reading and writing and 580 to 710 in math, and 27 to 33 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Indiana University-Bloomington test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Indiana University-Bloomington reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Indiana University-Bloomington?
80% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Indiana University-Bloomington graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $70,105 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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