So, you’re thinking about applying to Indiana University Bloomington (better known as simply “Indiana”), and you’re curious about your chances of admission. Well, we’re here to help! Of course, there are a lot of factors in the admissions process, and it’s impossible to accurately predict whether you’ll be admitted or not. However, the most important factors in the admissions game are your GPA and test scores. So, using those as a measure, we can give you an estimate of your chances.

With an acceptance rate of 78%, admission to Indiana is easily competitive. Based on our analysis, to have a good chance of being admitted, you need to be at the top of your class and have an SAT score of close to 1370, or an ACT score of around 31.

Not quite there? Try taking our SAT prep course and You’ll still have a chance of getting in, but it’s in the single digits. Let’s take a closer look at Indiana admission statistics.

Indiana University 2018 Admissions Statistics: Class of 2022

Indiana’s acceptance rate in 2018 was 78%. For students applying to the class of 2022, out of 34,483 applicants, Indiana admitted about 26,892. The average GPA of admitted applicants was 3.85, the average ACT score was 28, and the average SAT score was 1280.

For students who took the ACT, the 25th percentile score of successful applicants was 25, and the 75th percentile score was 31.

For students who took the SAT, the 25th percentile score was 1180. The 75th percentile score was 1370.

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If you’re somewhere in the middle of these numbers, remember that a high test score can compensate for a slightly lower GPA, and vice versa. If you’re at the lower end, it helps if you’re a diverse applicant, the child of an alum, or have incredible personal achievements. Still, at the 25th percentile, your chances of getting in are in the low single digits.

Other aspects of your application, such as athletics, extracurricular and recommendations, are important, but will likely only make a difference for admission if you’re in the 75th percentile range for your GPA and SAT/ACT scores.

As we said, admission to Indiana is very competitive. Even if Indiana is your dream school, and even if you’re in the 75th percentile, you’ll still want to make sure you apply to a wide variety of schools to ensure you’ll gain admission somewhere.

Generally, you should have at least three safety schools (where you are in the 75th percentile of GPA/test scores), three reach schools (where you are in the 25th percentile of GPA/test scores) and three target schools (where you are near the average for GPA/test scores) on your list.

OK, so you’ve decided to apply. We took a look at Indiana’s admissions requirements to help you get everything in order.

Indiana University 2020 Application Requirements: Class of 2024

To apply to Indiana, you’ll need to fill out either the IU, Common, or Coalition Application, submit a brief essay, pay the $65 application fee, submit your high school transcript, and submit either an ACT or SAT score. Everything should be submitted by November 1st for Early Action, and February 1st for Regular Decision.

Here’s a full list of application requirements:

• Fill out either the IU, Common, or Coalition Application
• Submit an ACT score or SAT score
• Submit a brief essay through the application
• Submit your high school transcript
• Pay the $65 application fee

The application deadline is November 1st for Early Action and February 1st for Regular Decision. Early Action notifications are released January 15th, and Regular Decision applicants find out their fates on March 15th.

Have you been admitted to Indiana? Congratulations! Below is a glimpse of what your classmates will be like.

Indiana University 2018 Admitted Students Profile: Class of 2022

If you matriculate at Indiana, you’ll be joining a diverse class, with students from all over the U.S. and the world, and have a chance to study in dozens of fields.

Here are some interesting facts about the recently admitted class:

• Roughly 50.2% are male and 49.8% are female
• 7.2% of students are international

Indiana has a diverse class, as well, with a large number of people of color. The ethnicities of admitted applicants are:

• International: 9%
• Underrepresented minority: 0.3%
• Two or more races: 4.3%
• White: 78.8%

What do these admitted students plan to study? Indiana offers dozens of majors, and students matriculating there pursue a wide number of subjects. Here is a list of some of the top programs:

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• Business
• Fitness Studies
• Marketing

Now, how are you going to pay for this?

Indiana Tuition Figures

At $48,667, Indiana’s cost of attendance is astronomical. But, don’t panic! Most incoming students receive some form of financial aid, and the average award is $11,443.

Here’s a fuller look at Indiana tuition and financial aid in 2017:

• Total budget: $48,667
• Average financial aid package: $11,443
• The average student debt of an Indiana graduate is $28,039

Now, what is life like at Indiana? Let’s take a look.

Indiana Location

The main campus is located in Bloomington, Indiana.

Besides being the flagship of the entire Indiana University system, Indiana University Bloomington is also known as one of the ‘Public Ivies’.

Remember, you’re going to Indiana for its excellent academics! Below is a look at what academic life will be like.

Indiana Academics

Indiana has dozens of majors. Some of the school’s more interesting majors are:

• Apparel and Textiles
• Biochemistry
• Cognitive Science
• Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Fashion/Apparel Design
• General Studies
• Health Teacher Education
• Informatics
• Journalism
• Kinesiology and Exercise Science
• Labor Studies
• Microbiology
• Musical Theatre
• Public Administration
• Social Work

Now, let’s take a look at life outside the classroom at Indiana.

Student Life at Indiana

Indiana has hundreds of student organizations, covering academic interests, creative and performing arts, cultural and racial initiatives, gender and sexuality affinity groups, government and politics interests, and various media and publications.

Here’s a sampling of Indiana’s student activities:

• 180 Degrees Consulting
• Aggressively Organic at Indiana University
• 21st Century Scholar Corps
• Books & Beyond
• Movement Exchange at IU
• American Student Radio
• Awkward Silence Comedy
• Blazors Studio
• Chinese Board Game Club
• First Year Ambassadors
• Food Education
• Real Food Challenge
• Secular Alliance
• Aller-geez!
• Animal Club
• Breakdance Club
• CHAARG at Indiana University

Are you an athlete? Indiana’s got plenty of options for you.

Indiana Athletics

Indiana offers a large number of intercollegiate sports, with extensive varsity, as well as club, offerings, for both men and women. So, if you’re not up to varsity level, remember there are plenty of club and intramural sports to try out for, too.

Indiana’s sports include:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Football
• Cross-Country
• Swimming & Diving
• Soccer
• Wrestling
• Softball
• Tennis

Who might you become with an Indiana degree? Let’s take a look at some well-known and successful alums:

Notable Alums

Indiana has produced politicians, business tycoons, entertainers, musicians, media figures, and leaders in dozens of other fields.

Here’s a list of some particularly well-known alums:

• Cisco Systems CEO John Chambers
• Entrepreneur Mark Cuban
• MLB Players Association managing director Donald Fehr
• Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales
• Musician Joshua Bell
• US Vice President Dan Quayle
• DNA co-discoverer James Watson
• Poet Gary Snyder
• Television host Tavis Smiley
• Television producer Ryan Murphy
• Actor Kevin Kline
• Actress Laverne Cox

And this is only a partial list!

Remember!

Getting into Indiana is definitely competitive. Don’t despair if you get a no. If you have a strong GPA and high test scores, you have a great chance of getting into at least one of the more competitive schools. And if you don’t, remember: where you go is NOT who you are. If you work hard, you’ll end up at a school that’s right for you, and still get a great education.

If you need to boost your GPA or test scores before application time rolls around, you should consider signing up for a course with Prep Expert. We offer one-on-one tutoring and classes, both in-person and online, at locations throughout the United States.

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