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Bloomington is a perfect college town.It’s not too big, not too small. IU is definitely the heart of Bloomington, though; IU is what gives it style.
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Overall Experience

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IU is a well-rounded school, excelling in everything from academics to athletics. The fact that it offers something for almost everyone is the testimony given by the student body; over 40,000 kids from all over the world found IU and have made it their home for four years or more. IU’s campus is an original place in an isolated little town, and while it may be in the middle of nowhere, it doesn’t take long for most students to find something that makes it feel a little more like home.

Most of the complaints about IU involve its large size, and if you’re looking for the kind of school where everybody knows everyone else’s names, this isn’t the right place for you. However, the faculty, staff, and general population of Indiana University all work together to make an otherwise intimidating atmosphere feel a bit more accepting. There are so many opportunities here that your experience at IU is undoubtedly what you make of it. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to gain admission, you don’t have to be a long-time binge-drinker to have a great social life, and you barely even have to leave your dorm room to make friends. Ultmately, these are just a few of the many positives that make the college experience in Bloomington, Indiana the most memorable and most educational years of your life.

By The Numbers

General Information:
Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana 47405

Control:
Public

Academic Calendar:
Semester

Founded:
January 20,1820

Web Site:
Main Phone:
(812) 855-4848

Full-Time Undergraduates:
28,790

Part-Time Undergraduates:
1,604

Total Male Undergraduates:
14,875

Total Female Undergraduates:
15,519

Overall Acceptance Rate:
70%

Total Applicants:
29,059

Total Acceptances:
20,282

Freshman Enrollment:
7,197

Yield (% of admitted students who actually enroll):
35%

Transfer Applications Received:
2,854

Transfer Applications Accepted:
1,812

Transfer Application Acceptance Rate:
63%

SAT I Math Range (25th–75th Percentile):
520–640

Freshman Retention Rate:
89%  

Top 10% of High School Class:
31%

Application Fee:
$50

Admissions Phone:
(812) 855-0661

Admissions Web Site:
In-State Tuition:
$7,000

Out-of-State Tuition:
$21,479

Room and Board:
$6,676

Books and Supplies:
$760

Average Need-Based Financial Aid Package (including loans, grants, work study, and other sources):
$6,716

Students Who Applied for Financial Aid:
79%

Applicants Who Received Financial Aid:
78%

Financial Aid Forms Deadline:
March 1

Financial Aid Phone:
(812) 855-0321

Financial Aid Web Site:

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