
Founded in 1820, Indiana University in Bloomington has since become the flagship campus of the Indiana University System and the main campus of Indiana University. IU Bloomington is a major research university that is distinguished among the best universities in the world, offering over 300 undergraduate programs and nearly 200 professional degrees. Among its institutions are the Kelley School of Business, Maurer School of Law, and the Schools of Education, Public and Environmental Affairs, and Journalism.
The university is also known for its Individualized Major Program which allows students to tackle multidisciplinary studies, leading to a bachelor of arts degree conferred by the IUB College of Arts and Sciences. Students with exemplary academic performances are recruited into the Hutton Honors College, with provisions for merit scholarships and admission to the Honors Residential Community.
Situated over 2,000 acres, IUB is home to numerous cultural institutes and research centers, including the Kinsey Institute, IU Research and Teaching Preserve, and the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center. The university also features the Jacobs School of Music, known as one of the best music schools in the world.
Students are given the opportunity to participate in fundraising events for charity and scholarships such as the Little 500 bicycle race, IU Sing, and the Dance Marathon. Notable campus traditions include painting the Jordan Avenue bridges for student events and the Senior Tree Dedication, an annual event sponsored by the current graduating class. Participation in athletic events are led by the IU Hoosiers, known mostly for achievements by the men's basketball and soccer teams.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates IU accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Indiana University – Bloomington has a total student population of about 49,000. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 16% enrolling as graduate students and 79% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $13,300. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $60 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range estimates:
- In-State: $9,100-$11,000
- Out-of-State: $32,000-$38,930
- Charges for part-time students are:
- State Residents: $280-$340 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $1,000-$1,200 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 71% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 54% | $10,797 |
Receiving Student Loans | 39% | $7,842 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Indiana University – Bloomington may offer student services including:- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care
Graduation Rates
With a graduation rate of around 77%, Indiana University – Bloomington is among the most successful schools in the area.
Number of Year to Graduate | Percent of Entering Class |
---|---|
Students Graduating in 4 Years | 58% |
Graduating in 5 Years | 16% |
Graduating in 6 Years | 3% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Clinical Audiology (Au.D.) Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dietetics Program
- English Language Program
- Law Program
- Music Program
- Optometry (O.D.) Program
- Optometry Technician Program
- Graduate Level Public Health (Outside School of Public Health) Program
- School Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Indiana University – Bloomington is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-A classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Big Ten Conference)
- Basketball (Big Ten Conference)
- Track and Field (Big Ten Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Big Ten Conference)
- Golf
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

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(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences (B)
- Neuroscience (B, D)
- Biochemistry (B, D, M)
- Microbiology (B, D, M)
- Biotechnology (B, M)
- Vision Science, Physiological Optics (B, D, M)
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (D)
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (D)
- Bioinformatics (M)
- Animal Behavior and Ethology (B)
- Botany (M)
- Pharmacology (D, M)
- Epidemiology (D)
- Anatomy
- Zoology
- Physiology
Business and Marketing Studies
- Commerce (B, C, D, M)
- Accounting (M)
- Accounting and Business and Management (M)
- Labor Studies (A, C)
Communication Technology
Communications and Journalism
- Journalism (B, M)
- Multimedia (B, M)
- Communications (B, D, M)
- Media Studies (D)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Informatics (B, D)
- Computer Science (B, D, M)
- Computer and Information Systems Security (M)
- Information Technology Project Management (C)
Education
- Health Teacher Education (B, M)
- Elementary Education (B, M)
- Secondary Education (B, M)
- Special Education (B, D, M)
- College Student Counseling and Personnel Services (M)
- Guidance Counselor (D, M)
- Music Teacher Education (B, D, M)
- Speech Teacher Education (D, M)
- Adult and Continuing Education (M)
- Educational and Instructional Media Design (C, D, M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (D, M)
- Early Childhood Education (B)
- Curriculum and Instruction (D)
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education (D, M)
- Spanish Language Teacher Education (B)
- ESL (C, M)
- Higher Education Administration (D)
- Art Teacher Education (B, M)
- Education (M)
- Educational Evaluation and Research (D)
- International and Comparative Education (M)
- French Language Teacher Education (B)
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- German Language Teacher Education
Engineering Technology
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology (A, C)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
- Creative Writing (M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Folklore Studies (B, D, M)
- East Asian Studies (B, M)
- Russian Studies (M)
- African-American Black Studies (B, D, M)
- Ethnic and Cultural Minority Studies (B, M)
- Latin American Studies (M)
- African Studies (M)
- Western European Studies (M)
- Ural-Altaic and Central Asian Studies (B, D, M)
- United States Studies (B)
- South Asian Studies (B)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Apparel and Textiles (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Spanish Language and Literature (B, D, M)
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (B)
- Germanic Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (B, M)
- Linguistics (B, D, M)
- Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (B, D, M)
- French Language and Literature (B, D, M)
- Chinese Language and Literature (D, M)
- Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (B, M)
- Linguistic and Comparative Language Studies and Services (D, M)
- Comparative Literature (B, D, M)
- Italian Language and Literature (B, D, M)
- Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (B, M)
- Portuguese Language and Literature (D)
- Japanese Language and Literature (M)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Audiology and Speech Pathology (B, D, M)
- Optometry (D)
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine (B, M)
- Behavioral Aspects of Health (D)
- Athletic Training (B)
- Optometric Technician (A, C)
- Health Physics (M)
- Environmental Health (D)
History
- History (B, D, M)
- History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (D, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Human Computer Interaction (M)
- Cognitive Science (B, D)
- Computational Science (C)
- Gerontology (C)
- Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
- Programs for Foreign Lawyers (M)
- Advanced Legal Research (D)
- Comparative Law (M)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A, B)
- General Studies (B, C)
Library Science
- Library Science, Librarianship (D, M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
- Statistics (B, M)
- Mathematical Statistics and Probability (M)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
- Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair (A)
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental Science (B, D, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, D, M)
- Religious Studies (B, D, M)
- Jewish and Judaic Studies (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B, D, M)
- Physics (B, D, M)
- Geology (B, D, M)
- Astronomy (B, D, M)
- Chemical Physics
- Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
- Educational Psychology (D, M)
- School Psychology (D, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Public Administration (B, C, D, M)
- Public Policy (D)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Kinesiology And Exercise Science (B, D, M)
- Parks and Recreation (B, C, M)
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies (D)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B, D)
Social Sciences
- Economics (B, D, M)
- Political Science (B, D, M)
- International Relations (B)
- Anthropology (B, D, M)
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- Geography (B, D, M)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music Performance (B, C, D, M)
- Art Studies (B)
- Arts Management (B, M)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B, D, M)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B, M)
- Music (B, D)
- Interior Design (B)
- Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments (C)
- Piano and Organ (C)
- Art History (B, D, M)
- Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (M)
- Woodwind Instruments (C)
- Musical Theatre (B)
- Musicology and Ethnomusicology (D, M)
- Voice and Opera (C)
- Brass Instruments (C)
- Percussion Instruments (C)
- Ballet (B)
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