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Indiana University-Bloomington: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

Indiana University-Bloomington admits about 78.2% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1170–1400 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 24–31 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 78.2%

SAT range 1170-1400

Net price $16,003

Graduation rate 80%

Indiana University-Bloomington At a Glance

Location	Bloomington, Indiana
Type	Public
Undergraduate Enrollment	37,806
Acceptance Rate	78.2%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)	590-690
SAT Range (Math)	580-710
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)	1170-1400
Average SAT (Combined)	1313
ACT Range	27-33
Average Net Price	$16,003/yr
Tuition (In-State)	$12,144/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)	$42,295/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate	80%
Full-Time Retention Rate	91.1%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry	$70,105
Median Debt at Completion	$19,000

How Indiana University-Bloomington Compares

Indiana University-Bloomington is more selective than about 51% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 37,806 students, it is larger than about 93% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN — 76% acceptance Ball State University Muncie, IN — 86% acceptance Purdue University West Lafayette, IN — 50% acceptance University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN — 11% acceptance University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK — 78% acceptance University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO — 78% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Indiana University-Bloomington's acceptance rate?

Indiana University-Bloomington's acceptance rate is about 78.2%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

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

Admitted students at Indiana University-Bloomington typically report a combined SAT score between 1170 and 1400 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does Indiana University-Bloomington require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check Indiana University-Bloomington's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of Indiana University-Bloomington?

The average net price reported for Indiana University-Bloomington is $16,003 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Is My SAT Score Enough for Indiana University-Bloomington?

Rule: below 1170 is a Reach, 1170–1400 is In Range, above 1400 is Likely — compared to Indiana University-Bloomington's reported 25th–75th percentile SAT range.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also Indiana University-Bloomington's official site.