At a glance
Average net price
$16,264
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
80.2%
Admission rate
78%
Undergrad size
37,806
In-state tuition
$12,144
Out-of-state tuition
$41,891
Cost of attendance
$28,801
Median earnings (10y)
$63,742
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,313
- ACT midpoint
- 29
- Retention
- 91.1%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
27 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (54% of credentials).
- STEM10%
- Health2%
- Business19%
- Humanities & arts54%
- Social sciences11%
- Trades & services5%
- Liberal arts45.6%~17,236 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business18.7%~7,058 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~1,883 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,425 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication3.4%~1,297 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science3.4%~1,267 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,085 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology2.7%~1,036 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,002 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences2.5%~930 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education2.0%~760 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~756 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~242 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~238 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~219 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~219 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~200 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History0.4%~147 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.4%~140 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.3%~125 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~125 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~98 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering0.3%~98 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Architecture0.2%~68 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Military tech0.1%~53 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~53 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 4,589 | $63,371 | $19,500 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master's | 2,092 | $111,595 | — |
| Public Administration. | Bachelor's | 868 | $44,780 | $20,731 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 817 | $35,709 | $21,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 786 | $32,677 | $19,657 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 708 | $61,001 | $19,500 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 677 | — | $19,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 498 | $24,930 | $20,500 |
| Computational Science. | Master's | 435 | $80,702 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 376 | $29,988 | $22,842 |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 355 | $52,167 | — |
| Law. | First professional | 346 | $66,745 | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 344 | $37,665 | $19,689 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 328 | $70,263 | $20,417 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 326 | $40,611 | $23,741 |
| Music. | Master's | 309 | $25,007 | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 298 | $33,769 | $22,843 |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 285 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 285 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 282 | $13,918 | $20,769 |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master's | 279 | — | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 244 | $37,589 | $19,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 243 | $34,197 | $19,464 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 237 | $28,104 | $19,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 230 | $17,544 | $22,945 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 212 | $31,800 | $17,951 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. | Bachelor's | 211 | $35,063 | $19,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 208 | $32,860 | $20,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 188 | $73,288 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 172 | $50,663 | $20,500 |
| Optometry. | First professional | 166 | $95,538 | — |
| Apparel and Textiles. | Bachelor's | 150 | $46,519 | $20,500 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Graduate certificate | 135 | $82,797 | — |
| Music. | Graduate certificate | 133 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 129 | $24,681 | $14,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 126 | $33,494 | $19,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 124 | $27,694 | $19,875 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 124 | $44,065 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 111 | $22,241 | $19,500 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 110 | $39,692 | $22,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Indiana University-Bloomington
Indiana University-Bloomington is a very large institution located in Bloomington, Indiana, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 37,806 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Business, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Indiana University-Bloomington — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $16,264 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $12,144 for in-state students and $41,891 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $28,801 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 80.2%, a strong completion outcome. 91.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $63,742 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Indiana University-Bloomington confers degrees and certificates across 27 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Business, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (54% of credentials), business (19% of credentials), social sciences (11% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Indiana University-Bloomington accepts 78% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,313. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 29.
Location & campus
Set in Bloomington, Indiana (city), Indiana University-Bloomington draws students from across Indiana and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Indiana University-Bloomington
Q.How much does Indiana University-Bloomington cost?
The average net price at Indiana University-Bloomington is $16,264 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $28,801.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Indiana University-Bloomington?
Indiana University-Bloomington has a 6-year graduation rate of 80.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Indiana University-Bloomington?
Indiana University-Bloomington admits 78% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Indiana University-Bloomington graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Indiana University-Bloomington graduate earns $63,742 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Indiana University-Bloomington?
Published tuition is $12,144 in-state and $41,891 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Indiana University-Bloomington located?
Indiana University-Bloomington is located in Bloomington, Indiana (ZIP 47405).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Indiana University-Bloomington at their official website.