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Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, IN

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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 Optional
78% of applicants admitted
SAT 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
Your MatchBasic and up
78% acceptance rate. Compare your scores against admitted students — is this a Match, Reach, or Safety for you?
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%
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Why Go Here?
6-yr grad rate80%
First-year retention91%
$64k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
37.8k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Small
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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
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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
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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Average net price by family income at Indiana University-Bloomington
Family incomeAverage 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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