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Indiana University Bloomington SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1180 to 1390

ACT Range27 to 33

Average GPA3.76

Acceptance Rate78.2%

Indiana’s 78% admit rate does not mean scores are irrelevant, especially with 42% of applicants still submitting SAT results. If your GPA is near the 3.76 average, an SAT around 1290+ puts you in the upper half of Indiana’s range; a 30+ ACT is a similar benchmark.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Indiana University Bloomington facts and stats

Quick Facts

Indiana University Bloomington enrolls 38,093 undergraduates on its Bloomington, Indiana campus. Indiana retains 91% of first-year students, well above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 80%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Location

Bloomington, IN

Undergrad Enrollment38,093

Freshman Retention91%

SettingN/A

Student to Faculty Ratio18:1

Graduation Rate80%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Indiana University Bloomington application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Indiana, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year so you can use the summer before senior year and the fall for superscore-focused retakes. For the November 1 Early Action deadline, plan for October to be your last retake because later scores may not arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

As a Big Ten public university, Indiana lists in-state tuition at $10,622 and out-of-state tuition at $40,773. About 37% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is April 15.

In-State Tuition$10,622

Out-of-State Tuition$40,773

Room and Board$13,984

Average Merit Award$6,253

Application Fee$65

Students on Aid37%

Average Aid Package$14,953

Average Debt at Grad$29,455

At Indiana, out-of-state tuition is $40,773, while in-state tuition is $10,622, and room and board adds $13,984. About 37% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $14,953. Merit awards average $6,253, which can help reduce the published price for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $29,455.