Indiana University Bloomington

If you are thinking about applying to IU Bloomington, the application fee is $65.

Application fees can add up, but some schools do have free applications and students with financial need may be eligible for fee waiver for their application.

Students who submit their applications for Fall should hear back from IU Bloomington by January 15.

IU Bloomington Admissions Stats at a Glance

Applying Early to IU Bloomington?

Indiana University Bloomington does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

Mark your calendar!

The Early Action deadline is November 1, which is coming up fast! IU Bloomington will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 15.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.

See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to IU Bloomington?

Getting into IU Bloomington is moderately difficult. IU Bloomington evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, IU Bloomington accepted 80% of students, around 35,469 of the 44,129 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like IU Bloomington, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

In 2021, IU Bloomington waitlisted 640 students. Of those, 150 eventually got in.

What's Most Important to Get In to IU Bloomington?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at IU Bloomington

IU Bloomington Application Requirements

To apply, all applicants to IU Bloomington must submit the following items. Double check with IU Bloomington's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into IU Bloomington?

Students admitted to IU Bloomington have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.

Out of all students that were admitted, 37.2% submitted a class rank. At IU Bloomington 32.3% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 65.7% were in the top 25% and 94.1% were in the top 50%.

Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0.

IU Bloomington does look at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

IU Bloomington is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 77% of IU Bloomington's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 52.7% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What's a Good SAT Score for IU Bloomington?

To be competitive with other IU Bloomington applicants, you should strive to earn between 1130 and 1340 (or higher!) on the SAT. At IU Bloomington 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1340 and 25% of scored lower than 1130, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a IU Bloomington student is 1236.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of IU Bloomington students scored 680 or higher and 75% of students scored 560 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of IU Bloomington students scored 670 or higher, and 75% scored a 560 or higher.

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What's a Good ACT Score for IU Bloomington?

To be most competitive at IU Bloomington, you should strive to earn between 24 and 31 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 31 means you fall in the 75th percentile for IU Bloomington's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 31, and three out of four students scored lower than 31 on the ACT.

A 24 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for IU Bloomington students. Only one out of every four students scored below 24.

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Transferring to Indiana University Bloomington

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to IU Bloomington. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in IU Bloomington during the following terms: - Fall Term - Spring Term - Summer Term

IU Bloomington Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to IU Bloomington?

Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to IU Bloomington.

Does IU Bloomington accept transfer credits?

IU Bloomington accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. IU Bloomington accepts:

• CLEP subject tests
• DSST/DANTES
• ACE recommendations for credit

Does IU Bloomington accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

IU Bloomington accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to IU Bloomington?

No, IU Bloomington is test optional, so you can decide whether or not to submit your standardized test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application..

What is IU Bloomington's acceptance rate?

IU Bloomington's acceptance rate is 80%.

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