Colleges › Indiana › Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington acceptance rate, GPA needed and real cost

Also known as IU, Indiana

Indiana University Bloomington accepts 78% of applicants. It is a public university in Bloomington, Indiana, with about 37,806 undergraduates. The sticker price is $26,304 a year for state residents, but after aid the average family pays $16,003.

78%Acceptance rate

1170–1400Middle 50% SAT

27–33Middle 50% ACT

$16,003Average cost after aid / year

80%Graduation rate

$58,867Typical early-career earnings

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, checked October 29, 2026.

What GPA do you need for IU?

Admitly estimates a typical Indiana resident needs about a 3.4 unweighted GPA for a better-than-even chance, and about 3.9 for admission to be likely (80%+).

The U.S. Department of Education does not collect high school GPAs, so Admitly does not publish an "average GPA" figure. Colleges that report one do so in their own Common Data Set.

Chances of getting into Indiana University Bloomington by GPA

Assumes an SAT of 1270, the middle score for admitted students (tests are optional here). A higher or lower score moves these numbers. GPA is unweighted, on a 4.0 scale.

GPA	Indiana resident	Out-of-state
2.5	37% Target	15% Reach
2.7	37% Target	15% Reach
3.0	37% Target	15% Reach
3.3	44% Target	19% Reach
3.5	60% Target	31% Target
3.7	73% Target	45% Target
3.9	84% Likely	60% Target
4.0	88% Likely	68% Target

Likely = 80% or higher, Target = 30–80%, Reach = under 30%. Course rigour, class rank, activities and AP scores all change the estimate.

Get your own chance, free

Enter your GPA, test score and state to see your chance here and at 169 other colleges, with cost after aid for your family. No sign-up needed.

Check my chances

What families actually pay at Indiana University Bloomington

Yearly cost after need-based grants, by household income. Sticker price is $26,304 a year for state residents including room and board.

Family income	In-state	Out-of-state
Under $50k	$6,700	$32,300
$50k – $100k	$10,100	$35,700
$100k – $150k	$18,200	$43,900
$150k – $250k	$26,300	$54,900
Over $250k	$26,300	$56,455

Out-of-state figures add most of the tuition difference, since state grants rarely follow students across state lines.

Outcomes

80%Finish their degree

91%Return for second year

$58,867Median earnings, early career

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, checked October 29, 2026.

Common questions about Indiana University Bloomington

What is the acceptance rate at Indiana University Bloomington?

Indiana University Bloomington admits 78% of applicants, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, checked October 29, 2026.

What GPA do you need to get into Indiana University Bloomington?

Admitly estimates a typical Indiana resident needs about a 3.4 unweighted GPA for a better-than-even chance, and about 3.9 for admission to be likely (80%+). This is an estimate from Admitly's admission model, not an official cutoff: course rigour, test scores, activities and essays all matter.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Indiana University Bloomington?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1170–1400 on the SAT and 27–33 on the ACT. Submitting scores is optional.

How much does Indiana University Bloomington cost after financial aid?

The sticker price is $26,304 a year for state residents including room and board, but the average family pays $16,003 after grants. Families earning under $50k pay about $6,700 in-state.

What is the graduation rate at Indiana University Bloomington?

80% of students finish their degree, and 91% return for a second year.

Colleges similar to Indiana University Bloomington

Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN · admits 50%
University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN · admits 11%
University of Colorado BoulderBoulder, CO · admits 78%
University of MissouriColumbia, MO · admits 78%
Rowan UniversityGlassboro, NJ · admits 78%
University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL · admits 77%