Indiana University Bloomington acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Indiana's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
Indiana acceptance rate by year
56,218 of 74,077 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 78.2% for Fall 2024.
Show the numbers
| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 74,077 | 56,218 | 75.9% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 67,658 | 52,918 | 78.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 54,279 | 43,624 | 80.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 50,080 | 41,272 | 82.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 46,498 | 39,543 | 85.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 44,129 | 35,469 | 80.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 42,902 | 33,425 | 77.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 44,169 | 33,970 | 76.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 41,939 | 31,878 | 76.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 34,646 | 27,272 | 78.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 34,483 | 26,892 | 78.0% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
Indiana deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Common App or Apply IU. Checked October 24, 2026 on Indiana's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early action Apply by Decisions January 15
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions March 15
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at Indiana
Indiana offers early action for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at Indiana
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
- 4.043.8%
- 3.75–3.9925.0%
- 3.50–3.7416.4%
- 3.25–3.499.3%
- 3.00–3.244.7%
- 2.50–2.990.7%
- Below 2.500.0%
What counts
What Indiana weighs
From section C7 of Indiana's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
Important
- Test scores
- Essays
Considered
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First-generation status
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
Not considered
- Alumni relation
- Religious affiliation
- Demonstrated interest
Waitlist
Indiana waitlist
6,271 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 2,434 accepted it, and 97 were admitted from it (4.0% of those who stayed on).
Cost
What Indiana costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Indiana's net price calculator.
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Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to Indiana's 75.9%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about Indiana admissions
What is Indiana's acceptance rate?
Indiana admitted 56,218 of 74,077 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 75.9%. That is down from 78.2% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is Indiana test-optional for 2026–27?
Yes. Indiana is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.
When are Indiana's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early action: November 1, 2026; Regular decision: February 1, 2027. Check Indiana's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for Indiana?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1200–1410 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 43.2% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1410 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- Indiana University Bloomington Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- Indiana first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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