Indiana University Bloomington, founded in 1820, is a public, comprehensive institution. The most common reasons for students choosing IU over other similar schools are the reputation of its academic programs, flexibility in curricula, especially for exploratory students, a smorgasbord of academic and extracurricular opportunities, access to faculty and current technology, beauty of campus; an institutional philosophy of personal attention, a friendly and diverse college town and the promise of a true college experience. Programs are offered through the College of Arts and Sciences; the Division of Allied Health Sciences; and the Schools of Business, Education, Dentistry, Health/Physical Education/Recreation, Music, Nursing, Optometry, Public and Environmental Affairs, and Social Work. Its 1,878-acre campus is located in the city of Bloomington, 45 miles from Indianapolis.

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collegeType
Public
studentType
Coed
38,087
Undergraduates
19,082
Men - 50.1%
19,006
Women - 49.9%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
78% of 67,647 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.76
SAT Math
644 average
580-710 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
639 average
590-690 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
30 average
27-33 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
Not reported
Tuition and Fees
Not reported
Room and Board
$14,160
Average Percent of Need Met
65%
Average Freshman Award
$14,953
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$29,455
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
2,124
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
10%
10-19
24%
20-29
27%
30-39
9%
40-49
11%
50-99
12%
Over 100
7%
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Bloomington Population
85,603
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Indianapolis
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
30% of all students
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.1%
Asian
11.3%
Black/African-American
4.6%
Hispanic/Latino
9%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
5.8%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0%
White
68.4%
Unknown
0.7%
International Students
4.5% from 148 countries
First-Year Students Returning
91.1%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
69.3%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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