Indiana University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Indiana University-Bloomington (IU) is a public research university in Bloomington, Indiana, enrolling about 37,806 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 78.21% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $63,742 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,144
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,264 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 78.21% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 37,806 97.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 80.21%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 22.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 83.4%
- Average SAT Score: 1313
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 53,595
- Applicants (IPEDS): 54,279
- Room & Board: $13,984 annual estimate
Indiana University-Bloomington: what the data shows
Common questions about Indiana University-Bloomington, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Indiana University-Bloomington?
Indiana University-Bloomington is located in Bloomington, IN (ZIP 47405-7000).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Indiana University-Bloomington public or private?
Indiana University-Bloomington is a Public institution.
How much does Indiana University-Bloomington cost?
Published tuition: $12,144 in-state, $41,891 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $16,264.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,324 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,610 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,154 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,204 |
| $110,001+ | $25,128 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $48,576.
How hard is it to get into Indiana University-Bloomington?
Admission rate: 78.21%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1313 and midpoint ACT 29.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Indiana University-Bloomington?
Total enrollment: 37,806 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 53,595 students.
Graduate enrollment: 10,331 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Indiana University-Bloomington?
150%-time completion rate: 80.21%.
First-year retention: 91.1%.
What do graduates of Indiana University-Bloomington earn?
Median earnings: $53,417 six years after entry; $63,742 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $19,509.
16.76% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Indiana University-Bloomington known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (5,824 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (3,530 completions)
- Public Administration (556 completions)
- Computer Science (470 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (422 completions)
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (359 completions)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies (355 completions)
- Computational Science (352 completions)
- Music Performance, General (339 completions)
- Informatics (286 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Indiana University-Bloomington a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 78.21%; completion rate 80.21%; median earnings $63,742 at 10 years; net price $16,264. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$12,144
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Indiana University-Bloomington was $12,144.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,264
2024 Value
In 2024 Indiana University-Bloomington had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,264.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$65,056 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,264 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$48,576 4-Year In-State Tuition
$167,564 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$13,984 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,250 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$27,378 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$109,512 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Indiana University-Bloomington.
Financial Aid by Income Level
16.76% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
26.95% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Indiana University-Bloomington was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Indiana University-Bloomington in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $10,209 | $32,350 | $14,174 |
| 2014 | $10,388 | $33,241 | $14,370 |
| 2015 | $10,388 | $33,741 | $15,349 |
| 2016 | $10,388 | $34,246 | $14,303 |
| 2017 | $10,533 | $34,845 | $14,351 |
| 2018 | $10,681 | $35,456 | $13,428 |
| 2019 | $10,947 | $36,512 | $13,253 |
| 2020 | $11,221 | $37,600 | $14,619 |
| 2021 | $11,333 | $38,352 | $14,216 |
| 2022 | $11,447 | $39,120 | $15,878 |
| 2023 | $11,790 | $40,482 | $15,342 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
78.21% Acceptance Rate
54,279 Total Applicants
43,624 Students Admitted
9,550 First-Time Students Enrolled
21.89% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1313
ACT Average: 29
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7
Estimated Median GPA: 3.60
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Indiana University-Bloomington reported total enrollment of about 37,806 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 50% male and 50% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (65.3%), Asian (10.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.6%). About 16.76% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 22.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Indiana University-Bloomington in 2024 is 37,806 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 53,595 students. Graduate enrollment is about 10,331 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
91.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 65.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
69.28% 100% Completion Time
80.21% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 69.28% of students graduating from Indiana University-Bloomington completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 50% male / 50% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 68% male / 32% female
- Public Administration: 52% male / 48% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Indiana University-Bloomington.
Return on Investment
$19,509 Median Student Debt
$63,742 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
30.61% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
879.80% Return on Investment
3.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Indiana University-Bloomington.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 193 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 5,824 completions
2. Business/Commerce, General: 3,530 completions
3. Public Administration: 556 completions
4. Computer Science: 470 completions
5. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 422 completions
6. Research and Experimental Psychology, Other: 359 completions
7. Mass Communication/Media Studies: 355 completions
8. Computational Science: 352 completions
9. Music Performance, General: 339 completions
Most popular programs at Indiana University-Bloomington.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Indiana University-Bloomington graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Indiana University-Bloomington from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 83.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,043
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $15,334
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Indiana University-Bloomington is a public institution located in Bloomington, IN, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Business/Commerce, General, Public Administration. Enrollment is approximately 37,806 students. Student body composition includes White (65.3%), Asian (10.8%), Hispanic or Latino (8.6%). The admission rate is 78.21%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1313. The 150%-time completion rate is 80.21%. Approximately 16.76% of students receive Pell Grants. About 22.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Location
Bloomington, IN 47405-7000
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 80.21% graduation rate, Indiana University-Bloomington demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 193 distinct degree programs, Indiana University-Bloomington provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is IU located?
Indiana University-Bloomington is located in Bloomington, IN. The institution is also known as IU.
What is IU's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Indiana University-Bloomington (IU) is 78.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 54,279 applicants and 43,624 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does IU cost?
Reported tuition is $12,144 and average net price is $16,264 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,984 annually.
What is the student body demographics at IU?
Indiana University-Bloomington reports undergraduate enrollment of about 53,595 students, White (65.3%), Asian (10.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend IU?
About 22.1% of students at Indiana University-Bloomington are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Indiana University-Bloomington?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Indiana University-Bloomington reports midpoint SAT about 1313 and midpoint ACT about 29.
What do graduates of Indiana University-Bloomington earn?
Median earnings are $53,417 six years after entry and $63,742 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Indiana University-Bloomington?
The 150%-time completion rate is 80.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Indiana University-Bloomington students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,509.
Is Indiana University-Bloomington public or private?
Indiana University-Bloomington is a public institution located in Bloomington, IN.
Is Indiana University-Bloomington an HBCU?
No. Indiana University-Bloomington is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Indiana University-Bloomington a tribal college?
No. Indiana University-Bloomington is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.