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Indiana University Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana

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Admit Rate

78%^{* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)}Accessible

Cost of Attendance

$28,801

$58,548 out-of-state

Test Policy

SAT/ACT optional^{‡ (source: Indiana University Bloomington admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026)}

Data sourced from IPEDS, for the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page. Testing policy and deadlines checked against the college's own pages on Oct 18, 2026.

Preparation

Helpful high school preparation

4 years English3-4 years math3 years lab science3 years social studies2 years same foreign language recommended

This is helpful preparation, not a formal admission requirement.

Admissions

How admission works here

Where you apply: The Common App. Common App requirements grid
Test scores: Submitting SAT or ACT scores is optional. Indiana University Bloomington admissions
Essays: The Common App personal essay is required. Common App requirements grid
Application fee: $65. The Common App fee waiver is accepted for U.S. students only. Common App requirements grid
Deadlines: Early Action November 1, Regular Decision February 1. Indiana University admissions

Overall

78%^{* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)}

My Fit uses this overall rate to classify your chances here.

Mid-50% SAT

1170-1400

SAT/ACT optional

Top 10 majors

1Business
2Exercise Science and Kinesiology
3Public Administration
4Media Studies
5Research and Experimental Psychology
6Informatics
7Biology
8Liberal Arts and Sciences
9Computer Science
10Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)

Ordered by how many students graduated in each, 2023-24. Source: U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS Completions survey). Names are the federal categories, so Indiana University Bloomington may call a major something slightly different.

Applying

Application Deadlines^{† (source: Indiana University admissions · 2026-27)}

Early Action

November 1 · Non-binding

Regular Decision

February 1 · Non-binding

Applying through the Common App

Application fee: $65
Common App fee waiver: Accepted for U.S. students only
Common App personal essay: Required

Source: Common App requirements grid, updated 2026-09-18. Anything not listed here wasn't stated in the grid, which is not the same as not required.

Essay details are being verified

College-specific prompts can change each application cycle. Check the school's official application page for the latest requirements.

View official application requirements

Music & Sports Tracks

Music

Music applicants send a separate Jacobs School of Music application, with prescreens due Dec 1, 2026.Indiana Jacobs Auditions
Violin, piano, flute and guitar applicants send a prescreen. Undergraduate cello and trumpet applicants don't.Indiana Jacobs Strings Indiana Jacobs Piano Indiana Jacobs Woodwinds Indiana Jacobs Guitar Indiana Jacobs Brass
Admitted music students are considered for merit scholarships automatically, and decisions arrive by April 1.Indiana Jacobs Auditions
Students in any major can take private lessons or join an ensemble.Indiana Jacobs: music for non-majors

Sports

NCAA Division I (FBS)

Varsity sports (14)

BaseballBasketballField hockeyFootballGolfRowingSoccerSoftballSwimming and divingTennisTrack and field and cross countryVolleyballWater poloWrestling

U.S. Department of Education, Equity in Athletics data (2024-25)

How music and sports fit into an application

Academics

Flagship Programs

Kelley School of BusinessJacobs School of MusicLuddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering

Career & Major Pathways

Primary Disciplines

BusinessMusicInformatics/Computer SciencePublic and Environmental AffairsHealth Sciences

Interdisciplinary Pathways

Arts and Humanities/Business dual pathwaysData Science across schoolsGlobal and International StudiesBS in Business Intelligence and Data Science (Kelley School of Business, joint degree)

Cost

In-state cost of attendance

$28,801^{* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)}

Out-of-state cost of attendance

$58,548^{* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)}

This is the full yearly cost before any financial aid. What your family would actually pay is in the Financial Aid section. Cost figures are approximate, so confirm current numbers on the college's website.

Tuition only (part of the cost above)

In-state $12,144^{* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)}Out-of-state $41,891^{* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)}

Financial Aid

What families actually paid, by household income

Average for students who received federal aid. Your own figure depends on your family's finances and the aid this school offers you.

Under $30,000: $6,324
$30,001 – $48,000: $7,610
$48,001 – $75,000: $12,154
$75,001 – $110,000: $20,204
Over $110,000: $25,128

College Scorecard (latest.cost.net_price.public.by_income_level.*), 2024

Estimate what your family would pay

Every school is required to publish a net price calculator. It asks about your family's finances and returns an estimate for you specifically, which is worth more than any average on this page. Your school counselor and the college's financial aid office can also help.

Scholarships and merit aid

IU's automatic merit scholarships (e.g., academic achievement awards) are available to out-of-state admits based on GPA and test scores, making it one of the more merit-accessible Big Ten flagships for competitive non-resident applicants.

Campus

Campus Fit

Location

Bloomington, Indiana· Small City

Undergraduates

38,093

Setting

Small City

In a fraternity or sorority

Not publicly reported

Living on campus

Not publicly reported

*College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · 2024

†Indiana University admissions · 2026-27

‡Indiana University Bloomington admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026

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