About Indiana University Bloomington
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
43,503
Website
www.indiana.edu/Accreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Indiana University Bloomington is a public research institution established in the year 1820 in Bloomington, Indiana, United States. The university is committed to meeting the changing instructive and research needs of the country, and the world. Innovation, creativity, and educational freedom are the trademarks of world-class offerings in research and the arts.
The foundation for the University was laid down on January 22, 1820, and was known as the "State Seminary" until 1828. "State Seminary" became Indiana College in 1828, which later became Indiana University in 1838. The School of law, which is now known as IU Maurier school of Law, was established in 1842. The School of Medicine was established in 1903 followed by the establishment of The Graduate School in 1904. Michael A. McRobbie became the 18th IU President in 2007. Herman B. Wells, who served as the President and later chancellor of the institute, helped in upgrading the University's position in research, the arts, and international studies.
Building on two centuries of notable achievements in education, research, and the arts, the university has established a mission to keep IU on the course of importance in the third century. Its mission is to generate, distribute, conserve, and apply knowledge. It does so through its engagements to forefront research, scholarship, arts, and creative activity, to challenging and inspired undergraduate, graduate, professional, and to significant participation outside the classroom.
The university is recognized and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commissions (HLC) to offer various degree programs on-campus and online.
Rankings
Some of the ranking according to the U.S.News and world report are given below
- It ranks 1st in Nonprofit Management Graduate Program.
- It ranks 1st in Environmental Policy and Management Graduate Program.
- It ranks 2nd in Social Psychology Graduate Program.
- It ranks 2nd in the Online MBA Program.
Admissions
Application Deadline
1st Feb
Acceptance Rate
77%
SAT Range
1150 - 1360
ACT Range
24 - 31
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
Accept Common App
Yes
Students meeting the set admission standards will have an easier time getting into a program of their choice and accessing everything the college has to offer. 75% of applicants submit their SAT scores. Meanwhile, the percentage of students submitting their ACT scores for consideration is 60%.
A candidate has to maintain the SAT/ACT range of 1150-1360 or 24-31 to be able to easily get into the university.
All the necessary documents along with the official transcript must be sent to the admissions department of the university along with the application fee of $65 no later than the mentioned deadline.
We suggest you follow our admissions page for any further information about admissions
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$11,931
Average Annual Cost
$9,342
Books And Supplies
$930
Other Fees
$1,339
Room And Board
$10,466
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,702
Total One Year Cost
$24,779
Net Price refers to the total cost of attending the institution when financial grants, scholarships, and so on are taken into consideration.
As evident from the data above, the total one year cost of attendance is $24779. This includes tuition cost, cost of books and supplies, room and board cost, and so on. The average annual cost of tuition is $9342. Books and supplies can cost upto $930.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
91%
Part-Time Retention Rate
62%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$2,597
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Business/Commerce, General
1,901 Graduates
Public Administration
544 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
433 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
426 Graduates
Psychology, General
333 Graduates
Journalism
281 Graduates
Biology, General
264 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
227 Graduates
Economics
223 Graduates
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studi...
205 Graduates
Public Health
201 Graduates
Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...
188 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
177 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
173 Graduates
Political Science and Government
160 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
140 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
139 Graduates
Apparel and Textiles
123 Graduates
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
117 Graduates
Biological and Biomedical Sciences,...
111 Graduates
Computer Science
110 Graduates
Music
107 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
106 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
95 Graduates
Mathematics
94 Graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences an...
87 Graduates
History
80 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
79 Graduates
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Manag...
58 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
58 Graduates
Sociology
54 Graduates
Chemistry
51 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
49 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
48 Graduates
Anthropology
43 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
43 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
39 Graduates
Physics
32 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
30 Graduates
Zoology/Animal Biology
25 Graduates
East Asian Languages, Literatures,...
24 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
24 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
21 Graduates
Microbiological Sciences and Immuno...
19 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
16 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
16 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
15 Graduates
Cognitive Science
13 Graduates
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, G...
13 Graduates
Biotechnology
12 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
12 Graduates
Statistics
12 Graduates
Audiovisual Communications Technolo...
11 Graduates
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languag...
11 Graduates
Dance
10 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
10 Graduates
Philosophy
10 Graduates
Area Studies
8 Graduates
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Lan...
8 Graduates
Astronomy and Astrophysics
6 Graduates
Education, Other
5 Graduates
Physiology, Pathology and Related S...
5 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
4 Graduates
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support S...
4 Graduates
Quality Control and Safety Technolo...
3 Graduates
Student Counseling and Personnel Se...
2 Graduates
Human Resources Management and Serv...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
33,301
Socio-Economic Diversity
15%
Part-time
4%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$70,094 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
35%
Averege Housing Cost
$6,965/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,500/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$3,500/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Hoosiers
School Colors
cream and crimson
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big Ten Conference
Total Male Athletes
354
Total Female Athletes
326
Intramural Sports
18
Sports Club
70
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Crew-Rowing
Field Hockey
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $10,830 per year for living on campus. The students at Indiana University-Bloomington have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $3,500 per year. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 51% male and 49% female students enrolled at the university.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,900/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$47,700/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$198 - 270
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$11,640
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,943
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$8,071
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$8,375
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$19,286
$30K - $48K
$18,084
$48K - $75K
$12,244
$75K - $110K
$4,244
> $110K
$2,999
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$3,693,116
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$83,634,938
The university provides several types of financial aids. The type and amount you will receive depend on the many factors including academic merit and financial requirement.
The FAFSA form must be submitted as the initial step of applying for financial aid. Indiana University Bloomington federal school code is 001809.
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The Federal-Aid includes Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and Federal Loans such as Direct PLUS Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Direct PLUS Loan, and so on.
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The State Aid provided includes Frank O’Bannon Grant, Evan Bayh 21st Century Scholars Program, and Child of Deceased or Disabled Veteran Grant.
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The Institutional Aid covered by the university includes Promise Grant, Provost's Scholarship, Pathways Scholarship Program, The School of Education Direct Admit Scholars Program and so on.
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The Military Aid provided includes the Post 9/11 GI Bill and Tuition Assistance Program.
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