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#6 Hidden gem colleges in AmericaIndiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · Public · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $16,264 a year
Median debt at graduation: $19,509 (all students)
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Rankings
Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our own research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list
In America
- Best colleges for criminal justice in America#39 of 1,046
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#61 of 950
- Best colleges for social work in America#39 of 605
- Best colleges for nursing in America#75 of 1,068
- Best colleges for business in America#137 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#125 of 1,318
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- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#119 of 1,238
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#195 of 1,829
- Best value colleges in the Midwest in America#19 of 177
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#79 of 681
- Best colleges in America#214 of 1,829
- Best colleges for psychology in America#168 of 1,418
- Best test-optional colleges in America#185 of 1,481
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#171 of 1,358
- Best colleges for English in America#164 of 1,283
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in America#90 of 690
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in America#89 of 682
- Best value colleges in America#90 of 674
- Best colleges for history in America#169 of 1,247
- Best colleges for art and design in America#164 of 1,187
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#174 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#172 of 1,162
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#168 of 1,116
- Best colleges for music in America#164 of 1,063
- Best colleges for computer science in America#120 of 750
- Best colleges for engineering in America#130 of 749
- Best colleges for economics in America#167 of 788
- Best large colleges in America#56 of 256
- Hidden gem colleges in America#6 of 25
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in America#170 of 693
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in America#170 of 684
In Indiana
- Best colleges for criminal justice in Indiana#1 of 33
- Best colleges for social work in Indiana#1 of 21
- Best colleges for nursing in Indiana#2 of 30
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Indiana#3 of 39
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Indiana#4 of 45
- Best colleges for psychology in Indiana#4 of 42
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- Best colleges for business in Indiana#4 of 41
- Best test-optional colleges in Indiana#4 of 40
- Best colleges for education in Indiana#4 of 39
- Best colleges for English in Indiana#4 of 37
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Indiana#3 of 27
- Best colleges for art and design in Indiana#4 of 36
- Best colleges in Indiana#5 of 45
- Best colleges for history in Indiana#4 of 35
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Indiana#5 of 40
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Indiana#4 of 31
- Best colleges for music in Indiana#4 of 29
- Best colleges for mathematics in Indiana#5 of 36
- Best value colleges in Indiana#3 of 21
- Best value colleges in the Midwest in Indiana#3 of 21
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in Indiana#3 of 21
- Best colleges for computer science in Indiana#4 of 28
- Best colleges for chemistry in Indiana#5 of 34
- Best colleges for engineering in Indiana#5 of 28
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in Indiana#4 of 21
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in Indiana#4 of 21
- Best colleges for economics in Indiana#5 of 25
- Best colleges under $20,000 a year in Indiana#2 of 9
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in Indiana#5 of 21
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in Indiana#5 of 19
- Best colleges for NCAA Division I athletes in Indiana#3 of 11
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in Indiana#6 of 21
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.80%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.91%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,313 · ACT 30
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.18 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$15,334
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $28,801 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 36,833 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 50% · Women 50% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 22% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 43% |
| Total students | 47,527 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $16,264 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $28,801 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $19,509 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 80% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 60% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 60% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 72% |
| First-year retention | 91% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $63,742 |
| Admission rate | 78% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $65 |
| Financial aid priority deadline College website, 2026-27 | April 15 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 17% |
| Average SAT | 1313 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 590–690 |
| SAT math | 580–710 |
| ACT composite | 27–33 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Excellent · Top 13% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Business (general) | |
| Economics | |
| Computing and information science | |
| Mathematics | |
| Nursing | |
| Biochemistry | |
| Apparel and Textiles | |
| Public administration | |
| Neuroscience | |
| Political science | |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Public health | |
| Other biological and biomedical sciences | |
| Biology | |
| Communication studies | |
| Romance languages | |
| Chemistry | |
| Speech-language pathology | |
| Arts management | |
| Journalism | |
| Secondary education | |
| History | |
| International relations | |
| Criminal justice | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | |
| Sociology | |
| English | |
| Natural resources and conservation | |
| Design | |
| Psychology | |
| Teacher education | |
| Liberal arts | |
| Special education | |
| Social work | |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | |
| Ethnic and gender studies | |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | |
| Broadcasting | |
| Fine arts | |
| Anthropology | |
| Linguistics | |
| Theatre | |
| Music |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Allied health, Area studies, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Biotechnology, Classics, Clinical and counseling psychology, Cognitive Science, Computational Science, Dance, Ecology and evolutionary biology, Engineering (general), Experimental psychology, Film and video, General studies, Geography, Geology and earth science, German, Human resources, Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations, Interior Architecture, Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other education, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology and pathology, Religious studies, School counseling, Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Statistics.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Biology | |
| Parks, recreation and fitness | |
| Communication | |
| Computer and information sciences |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 2% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 1% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $13,984 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Big Ten Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 18 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 83%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $42,177IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 34% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Indianapolis International Airport (IND)About 40 miles away · about 1 hour 5 minutes by car |
| Town population | 80,049Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | IndianapolisAbout 47 miles away · about 1 hour 10 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 29°F in January · 75°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Bloomington Indiana University, IN |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.23 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.09 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.25 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.45 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Indiana University-Bloomington’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 12% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Indiana University-Bloomington cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $16,264 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Indiana University-Bloomington?
- Indiana University-Bloomington admitted 78% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Indiana University-Bloomington’s graduates do?
- 80% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $63,742; the median federal debt at graduation is $19,509.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 151351
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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