Indiana University-Bloomington Acceptance Rate
Bloomington, Indiana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 54,279
- Admitted
- 43,624
- Yield
- 21.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Indiana University-Bloomington's acceptance rate has risen from 76.1% in 2014–15 to 80.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 36,362 to 54,279 (+49%) over that period.
Its 80.4% rate makes Indiana University-Bloomington more selective than about 41% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Indiana schools, it is more selective than about 48%.
Indiana University-Bloomington has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 21.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 36,362 | 27,668 | 76.1% | 7,716 |
| 2015–16 | 34,483 | 26,892 | 78% | 7,875 |
| 2016–17 | 34,646 | 27,272 | 78.7% | 7,673 |
| 2017–18 | 41,939 | 31,878 | 76% | 8,001 |
| 2018–19 | 44,169 | 33,970 | 76.9% | 8,097 |
| 2019–20 | 42,902 | 33,425 | 77.9% | 8,291 |
| 2020–21 | 44,129 | 35,469 | 80.4% | 7,928 |
| 2021–22 | 46,498 | 39,543 | 85% | 9,482 |
| 2022–23 | 50,080 | 41,272 | 82.4% | 9,736 |
| 2023–24 | 54,279 | 43,624 | 80.4% | 9,550 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 28,089 | 22,810 | 81.2% |
| Men | 26,183 | 20,810 | 79.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 590–690 | 41% |
| SAT Math | 580–710 | |
| ACT Composite | 27–32 | 16% |
How Indiana University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Indiana University-Bloomington's acceptance rate?
Indiana University-Bloomington's acceptance rate is 80.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (43,624 admitted of 54,279 applicants).
Is Indiana University-Bloomington test optional?
Indiana University-Bloomington is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Indiana University-Bloomington?
Indiana University-Bloomington received 54,279 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 43,624.
What SAT score do you need for Indiana University-Bloomington?
Admitted students at Indiana University-Bloomington typically scored 590–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 580–710 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Indiana University-Bloomington getting harder to get into?
Indiana University-Bloomington has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.1% in 2014–15 to 80.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.indiana.edu/.