Indiana University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want a major research university experience. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $57,800 within 10 years; strong 80% graduation rate.
About This School
Indiana University is a public institution located in Bloomington, Indiana with approximately 37,806 undergraduate students enrolled. Indiana University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,264 per year. The graduation rate is 80%, and the typical graduate earns $57,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Indiana University (IU) is a system of public universities in the U.S. state of Indiana. The system has two core campuses and five regional campuses, as well as two regional centers under Indiana University Indianapolis. The system's flagship campus is Indiana University Bloomington.
The numbers here tell a fairly encouraging story — an 81% graduation rate, strong freshman retention at 91%, and a median debt of just $15,519 at graduation make this a financially sensible choice for most families, especially with an average net price of $15,342/year. Worth considering if you want a large, socially vibrant Big Ten campus with genuine breadth across programs, though the 80% acceptance rate means you'll want to look closely at outcomes within your specific major, since median earnings of $57,800 a decade out can vary widely depending on the field. The main caution: with 36,000+ undergrads, students who struggle with self-direction can get lost — this school rewards those who seek out opportunities rather than wait for them.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (37,806 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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