Acceptance Rate
78%
Avg. SAT
1400
75th percentile
“Dive into Big Ten hoops hysteria and limestone-clad legacy at this massive public flagship where business titans and musicians are forged amid raucous college-town revelry.”
Bloomington, IN
Location
Small City
Campus Setting
You'll step onto a campus born in 1820 as a humble seminary on a malaria-plagued site, later relocated to Bloomington's rolling hills—making IU Bloomington the oldest university west of the Appalachians and a bedrock of Midwest public higher ed. This behemoth enrolls nearly 47,000 undergrads, drawing energetic extroverts who crave Big Ten camaraderie, spirited traditions, and a sprawling network for future connections; introverts or those seeking intimate seminars might feel lost in the crowds. The school's personality pulses with Hoosier pride—fiercely loyal to crimson hoops yet understated in its academic grind—set in Bloomington, a leafy small city of 80,000 where limestone quarries scar the hills, folk music haunts Kirkwood Avenue bars, and Lake Monroe offers quick escapes, though you'll trade urban buzz for a quieter, bike-friendly vibe that quiets down post-graduation.
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In lecture halls echoing with 300 peers, you'll tackle Kelley School of Business rigor—ranking among the nation's elite for undergrads, where students huddle in "Red Locker" study dens plotting consulting gigs—or immerse in Jacobs School of Music's 160+ performance halls, training virtuosos amid daily recitals. Research abounds at this R1 powerhouse, from informatics labs decoding social media's societal ripple to SPEA's policy simulations; with an 18:1 ratio, expect star professors in smaller optometry or journalism seminars, but brace for massive intro classes and weeder courses that cull the pack. Tradeoffs hit hard: top programs shine brighter than at 80% of publics, yet breadth dilutes depth unless you specialize early.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
38,093 undergrad • 10,331 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
62%
Black / African American
4%
Hispanic / Latino
8%
Asian
9%
Other / Multi-racial
17%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Bloomington, IN
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
A typical week kicks off with 8 a.m. lectures, segues to tailgates at Assembly Hall for thundering basketball wins (where fans storm the court like clockwork), and peaks in Kirkwood Avenue bar crawls or Greek life mixers—20% of students pledge, fueling the party's-reputation that's electric yet exhausting if you're not all-in. Residential quads mix first-year dorms with themed halls for musicians or activists, while traditions like the Little 500 bike race (cinema-famous from Breaking Away) or IU Sing talent shows bind the masses; weekends spill into the arboretum for picnics or Hoosier Harvest feasts. Positives abound in 800+ clubs and free Big Ten shuttle perks, but cold, gray winters drag moods, social cliques harden post-frosh year, and the sheer scale means forging bonds takes hustle.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
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Meal Plan Available
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Athletics
Athletic Association
Big Ten Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Students Receiving Aid
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
91%
4 Years Graduation Rate
71%
6 Years Graduation Rate
82%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$63,742
91% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Indiana University-Bloomington and return in the fall. 71% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 82% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
71%
4-5 years
11%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
17%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$10,012
Acceptance
78%
Undergrads
38,093
4-Year Grad Rate
71%
Endowment
$1.9B
Bloomington, IN 47405-7000
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