IU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 78.21%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1290. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $12,144
- Out-of-State Tuition: $41,891
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at IU:
- Total Enrollment: 48,424, including 3,249 online students
- 38,093 Undergraduate, 10,331 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 50.1% men, 49.9% women.
- This is a very large institution, likely offering a vast array of programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 80%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 10%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 91%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 394 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 36 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 214 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
IU Overview
Indiana University-Bloomington (IU) is a four-year, public school located in Bloomington, IN. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The IU's tuition & fees is $12,144 for Indiana residents and $41,891 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 68% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,540.
The school has a total enrollment of 48,424 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
IU's acceptance rate is 78.21% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.16%. The median SAT score is 1290 and the ACT score is 30.
IU ranked 128th in National Universities and 6th in Indiana Colleges rankings. Indiana University-Bloomington is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Indiana University-Bloomington is $12,144 for in-state students and $41,891 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $11,756 for in-state students and $33,454 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,509 for Indiana residents and $43,349 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,903 for Indiana residents and $33,498 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,144 | $41,891 |
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| Graduate | $11,756 | $33,454 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,509 | $43,349 |
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| Graduate | $11,903 | $33,498 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Indiana University-Bloomington offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at IU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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