Can you get into Indiana University-Bloomington?
Bloomington, IN · Public · 37,806 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
78.2%
SAT middle 50%
1170–1400
median 1270
ACT middle 50%
27–33
median 29
Testing
optional
38% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
81%
within six years
Reported by the college
What Indiana University-Bloomington actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- Essay
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Work experience
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Legacy
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Indiana University-Bloomington considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $28,801, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Indiana University-Bloomington by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$6,324
- $30k–$48k$7,610
- $48k–$75k$12,154
- $75k–$110k$20,204
- Over $110k$25,128
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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More on Indiana University-Bloomington
Harder to get into
About as selective
Common questions
Indiana University-Bloomington admissions, answered
What is Indiana University-Bloomington's acceptance rate?
Indiana University-Bloomington admits 78.2% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Indiana University-Bloomington?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1170 and 1400. A score above 1400 clears the 75th percentile; below 1170, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
Is Indiana University-Bloomington test-optional?
Yes, Indiana University-Bloomington is currently test-optional. Submit a score if it falls inside or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does Indiana University-Bloomington look for in an application?
Indiana University-Bloomington reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, class rank, essay most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does Indiana University-Bloomington actually cost?
Sticker price is $28,801, but the average family pays $16,264 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $6,324 per year on average.
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