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Indiana University-Bloomington

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, IN · City · 37,806 students
4
Year
Public
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Bloomington, IN, 47405-7000 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
IND · Indianapolis
40 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$28,801
Out-of-state COA
$58,548
Avg net price
$16,264
Room & board
$13,984
In-state tuition
$12,144
Out-of-state tuition
$41,891
Books & supplies
$1,250/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,324
$30–48k
$7,610
$48–75k
$12,154
$75–110k
$20,204
$110k+
$25,128
Admissions
Admit rate
78%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1313
Reading 590690
Math 580710
ACT midpoint
29
Composite 2733
English 2634
Math 2632
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Indiana University-Bloomington accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
81%
1st-yr retention
91%
Transfer-out rate
10%
Consumer completion
81%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
82%
Transferred
11%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
6%
Median earnings (6yr)
$53,417
Median earnings (10yr)
$63,742
Median debt
$19,509
Monthly loan payment
$207
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,110$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 50%Women 50%
18
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
17%
First-generation
22%
Median family income
$75,001
Independent students
4%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
65%
Hispanic
9%
Black
4%
Asian
11%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
5%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$53,417
10 years after entry
$63,742
Business/Commerce, General2457
Public Administration420
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness395
Communication and Media Studies381
Research and Experimental Psychology344
Computer and Information Sciences, General292
Biology, General272
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities187
Computer Science184
Public Health170
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods159
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other143
Music137
Journalism123
Criminal Justice and Corrections120
Neurobiology and Neurosciences118
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Institutional
Endowment
$2.1B
Classification
R1: Very High Research
Full-time faculty
83%
Avg faculty salary
$12,043/mo
Instructional spend/student
$15,334
Federal loan rate
27%

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