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Photo: Nyttend / Wikimedia Commons / Public domainIndiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
78%
Acceptance Rate
37,806
Undergraduates
$42k
Out-of-state tuition
80%
6-yr grad rate
$64k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of May 2026
Can I Get In?
78%
Accessible
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)1170–1400
ACT Range (2023-24)27–33
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS 2024-25)3.76
$65 application fee
37,806 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Small
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$41,891
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$16,264
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$19,509Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$63,742/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio31%
Why Go Here?
$64k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
37.8k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Small
How Does It Stack Up?
#20
Deal Score in IN
of 91 rated colleges
Deal Score82
Excellent value
22% First-Gen Students
17% Pell Grant Recipients
14Days
Next Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
Indiana University-Bloomington is a public college in Bloomington, IN. It enrolls 37,806 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
82
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1170–1400
SAT (2023-24)
3.76
GPA (CDS 2024-25)
Test Optional
Class Sizes
35%
classes under 20 students (Common Data Set 2024-25)
Application Deadline
Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
via Common Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$41,891
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)56%
Room & Board (2024-25)$13,984
Median Debt at Graduation$19,509
Highest-Earning Programs
Computer Science$78k/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$71k/yr
Business/Commerce, General$71k/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$62k/yr
Mathematics$59k/yr
Economics$59k/yr
How to Apply
Early ActionNov 1, 2026
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
Apply via
Common Application
$65 fee
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The Vibe
7
Rigor
6
Career
8
Value
City: Small
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
B
Academics
A
Value
B
Outcomes
B
Diversity
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How much do families pay at Indiana University-Bloomington?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $6,324 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $7,610 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $12,154 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $20,204 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,128 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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