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Indiana University-Bloomington
Indiana University-Bloomington says yes to 78.2% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $63,742 median earnings.
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Indiana University-Bloomington sits in Bloomington proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $114,199 four years out. 16.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 37,806 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 91.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1170 and 1400 — above the IN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Indiana University-Bloomington's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Indiana University-Bloomington received 54,279 applications and admitted 43,624 (80.4%), with 9,550 enrolling.
You can apply to Indiana University-Bloomington without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1170 and 1400; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 590 | 640 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 640 | 710 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 30 | 32 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Indiana University-Bloomington compares
| Indiana University-Bloomington | Indiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 78.2% | 77.9% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,144 | $32,352 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $63,742 | $52,071 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Indiana University-Bloomington: $63,742 median at year ten, versus $52,071 across Indiana institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $12,144 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $41,891. For non-residents, Indiana University-Bloomington's $41,891 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a big school: 37,806 undergraduates at last count.
80.2% of Indiana University-Bloomington students finish a bachelor's within six years — 25.4 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $12,144 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Indiana University-Bloomington
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $114,199 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $105,583 |
| Economics | $99,653 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $98,539 |
| Mathematics | $89,112 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,781 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $78,721 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $77,520 |
| Public Administration | $77,422 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $74,151 |
| Political Science and Government | $69,992 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $69,128 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $68,675 |
| Public Health | $68,038 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | $65,901 |
| Biology, General | $65,224 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $63,855 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $61,757 |
| Chemistry | $61,024 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $60,199 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $60,046 |
| Journalism | $59,151 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $58,390 |
| History | $58,258 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $57,806 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,754 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $57,334 |
| Sociology | $56,591 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $56,204 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $55,861 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $54,630 |
| Psychology, General | $53,867 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $52,269 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $52,020 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $52,008 |
| Social Work | $51,994 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $50,989 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $48,572 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $48,161 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $44,781 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $43,816 |
| Anthropology | $42,707 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $42,321 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $41,328 |
| Music | $28,727 |
Median earnings for these 45 Indiana University-Bloomington programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $63,742 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 31 additional Indiana University-Bloomington programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Indiana University-Bloomington?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1170–1400 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 78.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Indiana University-Bloomington's acceptance rate?
80.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 43,624 admitted from 54,279 applicants.
How much does Indiana University-Bloomington cost?
In-state tuition is $12,144; out-of-state students pay $41,891. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Indiana University-Bloomington graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $63,742 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Indiana
- Indiana University-Northwest — 73.4% admitted
- Indiana University-South Bend — 83.8% admitted
- Indiana State University — 80.8% admitted
- Indiana University-Southeast — 84.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.