- Acceptance rate: 78% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 590–690 reading and writing, 580–710 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 27–33 composite
- Average net price: $16,282 a year (2022–23)
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Indiana University Bloomington GPA requirements
Indiana University Bloomington requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Indiana University Bloomington hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Indiana University Bloomington acceptance rate
Indiana University Bloomington admitted 52,918 of 67,658 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 78%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Indiana University Bloomington in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 590 | 640 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 650 | 710 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 30 | 33 |
| ACT English | 26 | 31 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 29 | 32 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1313 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Indiana University Bloomington looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Indiana University Bloomington awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,282 a year at Indiana University Bloomington in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into Indiana University Bloomington?
Indiana University Bloomington requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Indiana University Bloomington hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at Indiana University Bloomington?
Indiana University Bloomington's acceptance rate was 78% for fall 2024: it admitted 52,918 of 67,658 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do Indiana University Bloomington students have?
The middle 50% of Indiana University Bloomington's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (42% of them) scored 590–690 in Reading and Writing and 580–710 in Math. The median scores were 640 (Reading and Writing) and 650 (Math).
What ACT scores do Indiana University Bloomington students have?
The middle 50% of Indiana University Bloomington's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (14% of them) had composite scores of 27–33, with a median of 30.
Does Indiana University Bloomington accept AP credit?
Yes. Indiana University Bloomington awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Indiana University Bloomington?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,282 a year at Indiana University Bloomington, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Indiana University-BloomingtonU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).