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Indiana University-Bloomington

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Location: Indiana University-Bloomington

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Bloomington, Indiana 47405-7000

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedLarge campusUrban

Known for business — major research university

Indiana University-Bloomington is a public institution in Bloomington with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1308, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 36.6K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

81% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,742 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,342.

Established

1820

Motto

Lux et Veritas

Mascot

Hoosier the Bison

Type

Public research university

Conference

Big Ten Conference on December 1

Division

Division I

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80%Acceptance

1308SAT Avg

36,571Students

18:1Student:Faculty

81%Grad Rate

$63,742Earnings 10yr

$15,342Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1308

Reading & WritingMid: 630

590690

MathMid: 640

580710

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29

2732

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,790

Tuition (out-of-state)$40,482

Room & Board$13,380

Books & Supplies$690

Total Cost of Attendance$27,361

Average Net Price$15,342

Median Debt at Graduation$19,509

Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,125

$30–48K$7,383

$48–75K$12,311

$75–110K$20,828

$110K+$24,018

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

73.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,519

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

278

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (268)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

91%

Positive

Student Body

Undergrads

36,571

Gender Split

50% / 50%

Women / Men

First Generation

22%

Pell Grant Recipients

17%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%

Black 4%

Hispanic 8%

Asian 10%

Two+ 6%

Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate81.2%

Freshman Retention90.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$53,417

10 Years$63,742

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#73

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vs 2024

Forbes

#67

—

vs 2024

Wall Street Journal

#29

—

vs 2024

Washington Monthly

#72

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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

BasketballSoccer basketballSwimming divingSoccer crownsSwimmingTrackDivision i

History & Fun Facts

•History Early years Indiana's state government in Corydon established Indiana University on January 20, 1820, as the "State Seminary".
•Construction began in 1822 at what is now called Seminary Square Park near the intersection of Second Street and College Avenue.
•The first professor was Baynard Rush Hall, a Presbyterian minister who taught all of the classes in 1825–27.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from IN state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Indianapolispop. 880K

46 mi(80 min)

Chicagopop. 2.7M

196 mi(340 min)

Columbuspop. 900K

196 mi(340 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

IND Indianapolis40 mi

CVG Cincinnati100 mi

CMH Columbus202 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA838 mi · ~24h 13m drive

New York, NY671 mi · ~19h 23m drive

Hartford, CT749 mi · ~21h 38m drive

Providence, RI814 mi · ~23h 31m drive

Albany, NY708 mi · ~20h 27m drive

Syracuse, NY603 mi · ~17h 25m drive

Rochester, NY539 mi · ~15h 34m drive

Buffalo, NY474 mi · ~13h 42m drive

Philadelphia, PA607 mi · ~17h 32m drive

Pittsburgh, PA358 mi · ~10h 21m drive

Harrisburg, PA518 mi · ~14h 58m drive

Newark, NJ663 mi · ~19h 9m drive

Washington, DC509 mi · ~14h 42m drive

Baltimore, MD530 mi · ~15h 19m drive

Atlanta, GA393 mi · ~11h 21m drive

Charlotte, NC414 mi · ~11h 58m drive

Raleigh, NC492 mi · ~14h 13m drive

Miami, FL996 mi · ~28h 46m drive

Orlando, FL791 mi · ~22h 51m drive

Tampa, FL809 mi · ~23h 22m drive

Nashville, TN208 mi · ~6h 1m drive

New Orleans, LA668 mi · ~19h 18m drive

Richmond, VA505 mi · ~14h 35m drive

Chicago, IL196 mi · ~5h 40m drive

Detroit, MI285 mi · ~8h 14m drive

Minneapolis, MN529 mi · ~15h 17m drive

St. Louis, MO201 mi · ~5h 48m drive

Kansas City, MO431 mi · ~12h 27m drive

Indianapolis, IN46 mi · ~1h 20m drive

Columbus, OH196 mi · ~5h 40m drive

Cleveland, OH301 mi · ~8h 42m drive

Milwaukee, WI277 mi · ~8h drive

Dallas, TX724 mi · ~20h 55m drive

Houston, TX821 mi · ~23h 43m drive

Austin, TX884 mi · ~25h 32m drive

San Antonio, TX957 mi · ~27h 39m drive

Los Angeles, CA1785 mi · ~51h 34m drive

San Francisco, CA1931 mi · ~55h 47m drive

San Diego, CA1762 mi · ~50h 54m drive

Seattle, WA1871 mi · ~54h 3m drive

Portland, OR1881 mi · ~54h 20m drive

Denver, CO984 mi · ~28h 26m drive

Phoenix, AZ1471 mi · ~42h 30m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1343 mi · ~38h 48m drive

Honolulu, HI4323 mi · ~124h 53m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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