# Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, IN. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/indiana-university-bloomington

Indiana University-Bloomington is a public college in Bloomington, IN with 37,806 undergraduates. It admits 78% of applicants, and admitted students average 1313 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,003 per year ($6,683 for families earning under $30,000). 80% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $70,105 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 78% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 54,279 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 43,624 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 590–690 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 580–710 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 27–33 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $30,517 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $16,003 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $6,683 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $6,890 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $10,091 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $18,227 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $27,092 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 37,806 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 80% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $70,105 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,000 (FY2024) |

## What Indiana University-Bloomington considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Required
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Indiana University-Bloomington's acceptance rate?**

Indiana University-Bloomington admits 78% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

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

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 590–690 on SAT Reading and Writing and 580–710 on SAT Math; the average total is 1313.

**What ACT score do you need for Indiana University-Bloomington?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 27–33.

**Is Indiana University-Bloomington test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Indiana University-Bloomington?**

In Fall 2023, 54,279 students applied to Indiana University-Bloomington and 43,624 were admitted; 9,550 enrolled.

**Does Indiana University-Bloomington consider legacy status?**

No. Indiana University-Bloomington reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Indiana University-Bloomington require an essay?**

Indiana University-Bloomington reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Indiana University-Bloomington cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $30,517 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,003.

**What is Indiana University-Bloomington's graduation rate?**

80% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 151351. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology