Indiana University
Indiana University-Bloomington · Bloomington, Indiana · Public
Indiana University admitted 76% of 74,077 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1200–1410 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 81% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Indiana University
Enter a score to see whether Indiana University is a reach, target or likely school for you.
Based on the admit rate (76%) alone. Add a score for a sharper read.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Indiana University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
6,271 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 2,434 took it, and 97 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Indiana University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
Important
- Test scores
- Essay
Considered
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Legacy
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.80 GPA. 31% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $28,900 in-state and $57,592 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $16,282 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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