Indiana University-Bloomington Admission
Application Fee
$65
Graduate Application Fee
$70
Acceptance Rate
80.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
22.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
9,736
SAT Scores
1,280
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 50,080 students have applied and 41,272 students have allowed to admit to Indiana University-Bloomington (Acceptance rate: 82.41%). IU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 23.59 % where 9,736 students have finally enrolled out of 41,272 admitted students.
IU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Florida State University and Ohio State University-Main Campus, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 69.50%).
IU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 24.00%).
How to Apply to Indiana University-Bloomington
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply IU. IU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at IU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Indiana University-Bloomington is 1,280 and the average ACT score is 30. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Indiana University-Bloomington is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,209). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Bloomington | 1,280 | 30 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,209 | 27 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana | 1,095 | 65 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Indiana University-Bloomington, 3,721 students submitted SAT scores (38% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,280 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 590 | 640 | 690 |
| Mathematics | 590 | 650 | 710 |
| Total | 1,180 | 1,290 | 1,400 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Indiana University-Bloomington, 2,059 students submitted ACT scores (21% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 30 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 27 | 30 | 32 |
| English | 25 | 30 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 28 | 31 |
IU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Indiana University-Bloomington. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |