Indiana University at Bloomington was founded in 1820 as the Indiana State Seminary. In 1828, the school was renamed Indiana College and officially chartered by the state of Indiana. The college grew rapidly and in 1838 it became Indiana University. It quickly gained recognition for its quality education, and in 1851 IU became one of the first public universities to admit women. IU Bloomington continued to grow over the following decades and by 1970 had become one of the largest campuses in the United States. IU Bloomington is now home to more than 40,000 students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries, making it one of the most diverse universities in the Midwest. The university offers more than 550 academic programs across its eight undergraduate schools and colleges, along with its graduate school offering more than 200 master’s degrees and numerous doctoral programs. In addition to academics, IU Bloomington offers a wide variety of student activities, including over 600 student organizations, a vibrant Greek life community, many intramural sports teams, a world-renowned music program, and countless opportunities for service learning. With its long history of excellence in teaching and research, IU Bloomington continues to be an innovative leader in higher education today. Check Microedu for a list of community colleges in Wisconsin.
Indiana University at Bloomington, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Indiana University at Bloomington. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Indiana University at Bloomington, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.
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Admissions Stats
Indiana University at Bloomington is a highly competitive school with an acceptance rate of around 65%. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 33,145 students applied and 21,743 were accepted. Of those accepted, 17,941 enrolled in classes. The average SAT score for incoming freshmen was 1290 and the average ACT score was 28. The middle 50% of admitted students had an SAT score between 1180 and 1390 and an ACT score between 26 and 30. IU Bloomington also requires two letters of recommendation from teachers or counselors, as well as a personal statement or essay. IU Bloomington is committed to making college affordable for all students regardless of their financial situation; approximately 60% of students receive some form of financial aid from the university. IU Bloomington also offers a variety of scholarships based on academic achievement or need-based criteria.
Fall 2022 Selectivity
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2022 acceptance rate | 60% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | N/A |
| Early action acceptance rate | N/A |
| Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students) | 60% |
Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
| Applicants | 1,122 |
| Female applicants | 682 |
| Male applicants | 440 |
| Applicants accepted | 678 |
| Female applicants accepted | 427 |
| Male applicants accepted | 251 |
| Freshman enrollment | 403 |
| Female freshman enrollment | 245 |
| Male freshman enrollment | 158 |
| Early decision applicants | N/A |
| Early decision applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early decision applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Early action applicants | N/A |
| Early action applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early action applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action | N/A |
Fall 2022 Wait List
| School has a wait list | No |
| Applicants placed on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepting place on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepted from wait list | N/A |
Fall 2022 High School Rank
| Freshman students submitting high school class standing | 89% |
Fall 2022 High School GPA
| Freshman students submitting high school GPA | 93% |
| Average high school GPA | 3.1 |
| High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range | 2.7-3.4 |
Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores
| Freshman students submitting SAT scores | 66% |
| SAT Critical Reading average score | 457 |
| SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range | 400-510 |
| SAT Math average score | 471 |
| SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range: | 420-520 |
| SAT Writing average score | 442 |
| SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores
| Freshman students submitting ACT scores | 34% |
| Average ACT Composite score | 20 |
| ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range | 18-23 |
| ACT English 25th-75th percentile range | 16-22 |
| ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range | 17-23 |