More selective than 51% of Indiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
41% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 16% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose IUB over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
IUB SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, IUB is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 590 | 690 |
| SAT math | 580 | 710 |
| ACT composite | 27 | 33 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1170 | 1400 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
IUB admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 78% | 590–690 | 580–710 | 27–33 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 80% | 590–690 | 580–710 | 27–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is IUB compared with other Indiana colleges?
IUB has the 21st-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Saint Mary's College | 76% | 69% | $25,292 |
| 18 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | 76% | 54% | $11,668 |
| 19 | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | 77% | 78% | $42,513 |
| 20 | University of Evansville | 78% | 64% | $18,499 |
| 21 | Indiana University-Bloomington | 78% | 80% | $16,264 |
| 22 | Anderson University | 79% | 54% | $25,021 |
| 23 | Indiana State University | 81% | 43% | $10,873 |
| 24 | Grace College and Theological Seminary | 82% | 69% | $19,932 |
| 25 | Oakland City University | 83% | 66% | $15,210 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Indiana colleges →
Who enrolls at IUB
College Scorecard; IPEDS
IUB admissions questions
What is the IUB acceptance rate?
Indiana University-Bloomington accepts 78% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 43,624 of 54,279 applicants were admitted.
Does IUB require the SAT or ACT?
Indiana University-Bloomington considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 41% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 16% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for IUB?
The middle 50% of Indiana University-Bloomington enrolled first-year students scored 1170–1400 on the SAT and 27–33 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at IUB?
22% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (9,550 of 43,624).
Is IUB getting harder to get into?
Indiana University-Bloomington accepted 78% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 80% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Indiana University-Bloomington overview