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Indiana University-Bloomington

B
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 30% value
78.2% Acceptance $16,264 Avg net price 80.2% Graduate $63,742 Median earnings 37,806 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Public
Setting
City
Enrollment
37,806 students
Women / Men
49.9% / 50.1%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
78.2%
SAT (mid 50%)
1170–1400
ACT (mid 50%)
27–33

Cost

Avg net price
$16,264
Sticker price
$28,801
Tuition (in-state)
$12,144
Tuition (out-of-state)
$41,891

Outcomes

Graduation rate
80.2%
Retention rate
91.1%
Median earnings (10y)
$63,742
Median debt
$19,509 (~$212/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
16.8%
Take federal loans
27%

All majors at Indiana University-Bloomington

116 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Business/Commerce, General
Public Administration
Communication and Media Studies
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Music
Research and Experimental Psychology
Public Health
Biology, General
Computer Science
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Law
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
Computational Science
Criminal Justice and Corrections
International Relations and National Security Studies
Journalism
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Applied Mathematics
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Economics
Political Science and Government
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Accounting and Related Services
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Apparel and Textiles
English Language and Literature, General
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Fine and Studio Arts
Optometry
History
Engineering, General
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
Library Science and Administration
Physics
Educational Administration and Supervision
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
Sociology
Design and Applied Arts
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Zoology/Animal Biology
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Special Education and Teaching
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
Human Resources Management and Services
Area Studies
Anthropology
Interior Architecture
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Statistics
Social Work
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
Education, Other
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
Religion/Religious Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Philosophy
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Human Computer Interaction
Cognitive Science
Geography and Cartography
Dance
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
Biotechnology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Architectural Sciences and Technology
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Curriculum and Instruction
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
International/Globalization Studies
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
Education, General
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
Business Administration, Management and Operations
International and Comparative Education
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations
Gerontology
Museology/Museum Studies
Public Policy Analysis
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Telecommunications Management
Computer Engineering
Literature
Security Science and Technology
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Citizenship Activities
Psychology, General
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Finance and Financial Management Services

Cost & ROI

Is Indiana University-Bloomington worth it?

Pay $16,264/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $63,742 ten years out — about 3.9× the annual cost. Value grade: B.

Avg net price
$16,264/yr
Median earnings
$63,742/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$19,509~$212/mo
4-year est. cost
$65,056net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Indiana University-Bloomington's acceptance rate?

Indiana University-Bloomington admits 78.2% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 1170–1400 range on the SAT.

How much does Indiana University-Bloomington cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $16,264. The sticker price before any aid is $28,801, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $65,056.

How much debt do Indiana University-Bloomington graduates have?

Graduates leave Indiana University-Bloomington with a median federal student loan balance of $19,509, which works out to about $212 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 27% of students take federal loans.

Is Indiana University-Bloomington worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Indiana University-Bloomington graduates earn a median of $63,742 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 3.9× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Indiana University-Bloomington a value grade of B.

What SAT score do you need for Indiana University-Bloomington?

Admitted students score 1170–1400 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at Indiana University-Bloomington?

80.2% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Indiana University-Bloomington within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 91.1%.

What are the most popular majors at Indiana University-Bloomington?

116 programs are listed in federal data; 108 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Indiana University-Bloomington is Business/Commerce, General (28.8%), followed by Public Administration (5.5%).

What percent of Indiana University-Bloomington students receive financial aid?

16.8% of Indiana University-Bloomington students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 27% take federal student loans.

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