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Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$53,417

Acceptance Rate

80%

Graduation Rate

81%

Annual Tuition

$11,790

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Indiana University-Bloomington earn a median of $63,742 ten years after entry — 18% above the national median. Acceptance rate 80.4%, average SAT score 1313, in-state tuition $11,790.

At a Glance

Total Students

36,571

Retention Rate

91%

Faculty Ratio

18

Financial Aid

28%

Median Debt

$19,509

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,313

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

590–690

SAT Math (middle 50%)

580–710

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

27–33

Institution Overview

Indiana University-Bloomington is a large public institution with 36,571 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 80.4% and a strong retention rate of 90.6%. Over 81% of students graduate. The in-state tuition is $11,790.

One year after graduation, alumni earn $48,621, with earnings increasing to $63,742 ten years after graduation. The median debt for graduates is $19,509, and 27.5% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$49k

1 YEAR

$53k

5 YEARS

$64k

10 YEARS

Top 25% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Indiana University-Bloomington graduates earn $48,621. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $53,417, and after ten years, earnings reach $63,742. The median debt for graduates is $19,509, and 27.5% of students receive financial aid.

Indiana University-Bloomington has an 80.4% acceptance rate and an 81.2% graduation rate. The retention rate is 90.6%. The in-state tuition is $11,790.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Business/Commerce, General

Graduates 3,128 / yr
Median Salary $125,488

Public Administration

Graduates 782 / yr
Median Salary $57,990

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 516 / yr
Median Salary $62,350

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 493 / yr
Median Salary $36,700

Music

Graduates 463 / yr
Median Salary $46,561

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 384 / yr
Median Salary $53,406

Research and Experimental Psychology

Graduates 310 / yr
Median Salary $31,129

Public Health

Graduates 290 / yr
Median Salary $56,129

Biology, General

Graduates 268 / yr
Median Salary $36,500

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduates 244 / yr
Median Salary $88,954

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies

Graduates 204 / yr
Median Salary $42,647

Computational Science

Graduates 199 / yr
Median Salary $132,969

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 199 / yr
Median Salary $60,810

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 190 / yr
Median Salary $53,128

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Graduates 158 / yr
Median Salary $130,003

Law

Graduates 157 / yr
Median Salary $75,186

Economics

Graduates 151 / yr
Median Salary $59,142

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Graduates 145 / yr
Median Salary $56,195

Journalism

Graduates 142 / yr
Median Salary $39,992

Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

Graduates 130 / yr
Median Salary $38,251

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Graduates 121 / yr
Median Salary $52,181

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 120 / yr
Median Salary $35,572

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

Graduates 114 / yr
Median Salary $25,202

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 112 / yr
Median Salary $60,457

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Campus Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington, IN 47405-7000

Indiana University-Bloomington is located in Bloomington, Indiana. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Indiana University-Bloomington has an acceptance rate of 80.4%.