Getting in
For Fall 2025, 74,077 first-year students applied to IU Bloomington, 56,218 were admitted and 10,127 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 75.9%.
Source: IU Bloomington Common Data Set 2025-2026, Section C (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2025
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | 17,458 | 12,612 | 72.2% |
| Out-of-state | 50,700 | 39,841 | 78.6% |
| International | 5,919 | 3,765 | 63.6% |
Source: IU Bloomington Common Data Set 2025-2026, Section C (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. IU Bloomington's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole campus, with no rate by school or major.
Source: IU Bloomington Common Data Set 2025-2026, Section C (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early action. IU Bloomington has no early decision plan. Its early action plan is not binding and not restrictive; the Common Data Set lists a November 1 closing date and a January 15 notification date, and does not report how many applied or were admitted early.
Source: IU Bloomington Common Data Set 2025-2026, Section C (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Programs with extra requirements
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
You apply to IU Bloomington with an intended major. In most of IU's 12 schools, naming a major in that school is what gets you directly admitted to it. Some work differently:
- Jacobs School of Music. For any Jacobs major other than Theatre and Drama, an audition and interview are required to be considered for direct admission. You cannot begin at IU as a pre-music major.
- Kelley School of Business, O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, School of Nursing. You may be directly admitted, or follow a standard or traditional admission path, depending on space and academic readiness. Additional deadlines and application steps may apply.
- Indiana Resident Admissions. Indiana students who earn the Enrollment Honors Plus Seal diploma are offered guaranteed admission.
Source: IU Bloomington Admissions, Application process for future freshmen (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Source: IU Bloomington Admissions, Admission paths (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
196 majors across 12 schools. Every on-campus bachelor's degree major IU Bloomington lists, grouped by the school that offers it, with the degree it leads to. Minors, certificates, online and accelerated programs and graduate programs are left out.
College of Arts and Sciences96
- African American & African Diaspora St/Religious Studies (BA)
- African American & African Diaspora Studies (BA)
- African American & African Diaspora Studies/English (BA)
- African American & African Diaspora Studies/History (BA)
- African American & African Diaspora Studies/Sociology (BA)
- American Studies (BA)
- Animal Behavior (BS)
- Anthropology (BA)
- Anthropology/Linguistics (BA)
- Art History (BA)
- Astronomy/Astrophysics (BA)
- Astronomy/Astrophysics (BS in Astronomy and Astrophysics)
- Atmospheric Science (BS)
- Atmospheric Science (BS in Earth, Geography, and the Environment)
- Biochemistry (BA)
- Biochemistry (BS)
- Biology (BA)
- Biology (BS)
- Biotechnology (BA)
- Biotechnology (BS)
- Bosnian, Serbian, and Croatian (BA)
- Chemistry (BA)
- Chemistry (BS)
- Classical Studies (BA)
- Clinical Psychological Science (BS)
- Cognitive Science (BA)
- Cognitive Science (BS)
- Cognitive Science (BS in Psychology)
- Comparative Literature (BA)
- Computer Science (BA)
- Computer Science/Philosophy (BA)
- Criminology and Criminal Justice (BA)
- Czech (BA)
- Dance (BFA)
- Earth Science (BS)
- Earth Science (BS in Earth, Geography, and the Environment)
- Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (BA)
- Economics (BA)
- Economics and Quantitative Methods (BS)
- Economics/Mathematics (BA)
- Economics/Political Science (BA)
- English (BA)
- English/African American & African Diaspora Studies (BA)
- Environmental & Sustainability Studies (BA)
- Environmental Geoscience (BS)
- Environmental Geoscience (BS in Earth, Geography, and the Environment)
- Folklore & Ethnomusicology (BA)
- French (BA)
- Gender Studies (BA)
- Geography (BA)
- Geography (BS)
- Geography (BS in Earth, Geography, and the Environment)
- Germanic Studies (BA)
- Hispanic Literature and Culture (BS in Education)
- History (BA)
- History/African American & African Diaspora Studies (BA)
- Human Biology (BA)
- Human Biology (BS)
- Individualized Major (BA)
- Interdept Mathematics Major: Mathematics/Economics (BA)
- Italian (BA)
- Jewish Studies (BA)
- Liberal Studies (BLS)
- Linguistics (BA)
- Linguistics/Anthropology (BA)
- Management and Human Organization (BA)
- Mathematics (BA)
- Mathematics (BS)
- Mathematics and Data Science (BS)
- Microbiology (BA)
- Microbiology (BS)
- Molecular Life Sciences (BS)
- Musical Theatre (BFA)
- Neuroscience (BS)
- Philosophy (BA)
- Philosophy/Computer Science (BA)
- Philosophy/Political Science (BA)
- Philosophy/Religious Studies (BA)
- Physics (BA)
- Physics (BS)
- Polish (BA)
- Political Science (BA)
- Psychology (BA)
- Psychology (BS)
- Relig Studies/African American &Afr Diaspora St (BA)
- Religious Studies (BA)
- Religious Studies/Philosophy (BA)
- Russian (BA)
- Slavic East European Languages & Cultures (BA)
- Sociology (BA)
- Spanish (BA)
- Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (BA)
- Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (BS)
- Statistics (BA)
- Statistics (BS)
- Theatre & Drama (BA)
Source: IU Bloomington, Browse All Degree Programs (bachelor's degrees) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design6
- Comprehensive Design (BS)
- Fashion Design (BA)
- Interior Design (BS)
- Merchandising (BS)
- Studio Art (BA)
- Studio Art (BFA)
Source: IU Bloomington, Browse All Degree Programs (bachelor's degrees) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies9
- Central Eurasia (BA)
- Cybersecurity & Global Policy (BS)
- East Asia (BA)
- East Asian Languages & Cultures (BA)
- International Financial Governance, Trade and Development (BS)
- International Law and Institutions (BA)
- International Studies (BA)
- International Studies (BS)
- Middle East (BA)
Source: IU Bloomington, Browse All Degree Programs (bachelor's degrees) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Media School8
- Cinematic Arts (BFA)
- Game Design (BS)
- Global Media (BS)
- Journalism (BA)
- Media (BA)
- Media Advertising (BS)
- Public Relations (BS)
- Sports Media (BS)
Source: IU Bloomington, Browse All Degree Programs (bachelor's degrees) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Kelley School of Business14
- Accounting (BS in Business)
- Business (BS)
- Business Intelligence and Data Science (BS)
- Economic Consulting (BS in Business)
- Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation (BS in Business)
- Finance (BS in Business)
- Information Systems (BS in Business)
- Management (BS in Business)
- Marketing (BS in Business)
- Marketing and Professional Sales (BS in Business)
- Operations Management (BS in Business)
- Public Policy Analysis (BS in Business)
- Real Estate (BS in Business)
- Supply Chain Management (BS in Business)
Source: IU Bloomington, Browse All Degree Programs (bachelor's degrees) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Jacobs School of Music20
Direct admission to a Jacobs major other than Theatre and Drama needs an audition and interview; you cannot begin as a pre-music major.
Source: IU Bloomington Admissions, Admission paths (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
- Composition (BM)
- Jazz Studies (BM)
- Performance, Orchestral Instrument or Guitar (BM)
- Performance, Organ (BM)
- Performance, Piano (BM)
- Performance, Voice (BM)
- Performance, Woodwind Instruments (Multiple) (BM)
- Choral Teaching (BME)
- General Music Teaching (BME)
- Instrumental Teaching, Band (BME)
- Instrumental Teaching, Jazz (BME)
- Instrumental Teaching, Strings (BME)
- Music Business (BS)
- Music Production (BS)
- Music and an Outside Field (BS)
- Music and an Outside Field (Ballet Emphasis) (BS)
- Music and an Outside Field (Composition Emphasis) (BS)
- Music and an Outside Field (Jazz Studies Emphasis) (BS)
- Dance, Ballet Concentration (BFA)
- Dance, Contemporary Dance Concentration (BFA)
Source: Jacobs School of Music Bulletin 2026-2027, Undergraduate Division (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering7
- Biomedical Engineering (BS)
- Computer Engineering (BS)
- Computer Science (BS)
- Data Science (BS)
- Informatics (BS)
- Intelligent Systems Engineering (BS)
- Robotics (BS)
Source: IU Bloomington, Browse All Degree Programs (bachelor's degrees) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs10
- Arts Management (BS)
- Environmental Management (BS in Public Affairs)
- Environmental Science (BS)
- Healthcare Management & Policy (BS)
- Human Resource Management (BS in Public Affairs)
- Law & Public Policy (BS in Public Affairs)
- Nonprofit Management & Leadership (BS in Public Affairs)
- Policy Analysis (BS in Public Affairs)
- Public Financial Management (BS in Public Affairs)
- Public Management & Leadership (BS in Public Affairs)
Source: IU Bloomington, Browse All Degree Programs (bachelor's degrees) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Education9
- Arts, Culture and World Languages Education (BS in Education)
- Counseling and Student Services (BS in Education)
- Early Childhood Education (BS in Education)
- Elementary Education (BS in Education)
- Secondary Education (BS in Education)
- Special Education - Elementary (BS in Education)
- Special Education - Secondary (BS in Education)
- Visual Arts Education (BS in Education)
- World Languages Education (BS in Education)
Source: IU Bloomington, Browse All Degree Programs (bachelor's degrees) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Public Health15
- Community Health (BS in Public Health)
- Dietetics (BS in Applied Health Science)
- Environmental Health (BS in Public Health)
- Epidemiology (BS in Public Health)
- Exercise Science (BS in Kinesiology)
- Global Health (BS in Public Health)
- Human Development and Family Studies (BS in Applied Health Science)
- Nutrition Science (BS in Applied Health Science)
- Parks, Recreation, and the Outdoors (BS in Health & Wellness Design)
- Recreational Therapy (BS in Health & Wellness Design)
- Safety Management (BS in Applied Health Science)
- Sexual and Reproductive Health (BS in Public Health)
- Sport Marketing & Management (BS in Kinesiology)
- Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management (BS in Health & Wellness Design)
- Youth Development (BS in Applied Health Science)
Source: IU Bloomington, Browse All Degree Programs (bachelor's degrees) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Nursing1
- Nursing (BSN)
Source: IU Bloomington, Browse All Degree Programs (bachelor's degrees) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Social Work1
- Social Work (BSW)
Source: IU Bloomington, Browse All Degree Programs (bachelor's degrees) (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early action | November 1 | January 15 | No |
| Regular decision | February 1 | March 15 | No |
| After February 1 | Space-available | Case by case | No |
Your complete application, with official transcript, essay and any test scores you choose to send, is due by the deadline. Applying early action gives the highest admission and scholarship consideration. Some scholarships need SAT, ACT or CLT scores by January 15. A response can be an offer, a request for more information, an invitation to transfer or a waitlist invitation. To enroll, declare your intent and pay the $100 deposit by May 1.
Source: IU Bloomington Admissions, Key freshman application deadlines (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early action is not binding: even if you are accepted, you are not required to attend IU Bloomington.
Source: IU Bloomington Admissions, Key freshman application deadlines (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
IU Bloomington is test-optional: you choose on the application whether your SAT, ACT or CLT scores are considered, and students without scores get full consideration. IU says it prefers that you share any scores you have. It superscores the SAT, ACT and CLT. If you choose not to have scores considered, they are left out even if IU receives them.
Source: IU Bloomington Admissions, Test-optional admissions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Common Data Set marks the SAT or ACT as not required for fall 2027 applicants, but considered if submitted, with scores due by February 1.
Source: IU Bloomington Common Data Set 2025-2026, Section C (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked IU Bloomington's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: IU Bloomington Admissions, Key freshman application deadlines (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at IU Bloomington, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and mandatory fees | $12,142 | $42,702 |
| Housing and food | $14,398 | $14,398 |
| Books and supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Transportation | $284 | $2,106 |
| Personal expenses | $2,430 | $2,430 |
| Total | $30,574 | $62,956 |
For a full-time domestic undergraduate, fall and spring semesters. IU calls these estimated costs.
Source: IU Bloomington, Cost of Attendance for Undergraduate Students (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $6,324 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $7,610 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $12,154 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $20,204 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,128 |
| All incomes | $16,264 |
What first-year, full-time, in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from IU's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to Indiana University Bloomington on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL · Public75.8% admitted$10,974 average net price
Miami UniversityOxford, OH · Public75.4% admitted$28,384 average net price
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI · Public83.2% admitted$19,680 average net price
Bowling Green State UniversityBowling Green, OH · Public81.3% admitted$24,022 average net price
Ohio UniversityAthens, OH · Public85% admitted$21,637 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.