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Indiana University-Bloomington

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 13,484
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 85%
Students retention rate 90%
On-time graduation rate 81%

Located in Bloomington, Indiana, IU-Bloomington is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 85% indicates that IU-Bloomington is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Indiana University-Bloomington is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

IU-Bloomington boasts an impressive student retention rate of 90% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,333

Cost of attendance at Indiana University-Bloomington in 2022 for students from Indiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average $8,887
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,352

Cost of attendance at Indiana University-Bloomington in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average $22,628
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 67 of freshman students at Indiana University-Bloomington received on average $11,608 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,608
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,527 19% $4,856 $7,415,567
Other Federal Grant 1,895 24% $4,731 $8,965,625
State Grant/Scholarships 1,556 20% $7,531 $11,718,897
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 4,855 61% $8,452 $41,033,763
Total Grant & Scholarships 5,317 67% $11,608 $61,718,285

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Indiana University-Bloomington students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Indiana University-Bloomington students is 80.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 83.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 78.2%.

80.8%

  • asian 83.2% 318 students
  • African American 68.9% 259 students
  • white 82.3% 4,578 students
  • unknown 79.2% 19 students
  • hispanic 75.6% 374 students
  • International Students 80.6% 559 students
  • Mixed Race 74.9% 227 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Big Ten Conference
  • Baseball Big Ten Conference
  • Basketball Big Ten Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Big Ten Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Indiana University-Bloomington provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Indiana University-Bloomington offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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