Indiana University Description:
Indiana University in Bloomington is the flagship campus of Indiana's state university system. The school has received numerous accolades for its academic programs, its computing infrastructure, and the beauty of its campus. The school has a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, and its research strengths earned it membership in the Association of American Universities. The 2,000-acre campus is defined by its buildings constructed from local limestone and its wide array of flowering plants and trees. The university also excels in athletics, and the Indiana Hoosiers are a member of the Big Ten Conference (compare the Big Ten).
Admissions Data (2008 - 09):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 71%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 510 / 620
- SAT Math: 530 / 640
- SAT Writing: 500 / 620
- ACT Composite: 23 / 29
- ACT English: 23 / 29
- ACT Math: 23 / 29
Enrollment (2008):
- Total Enrollment: 40,354 (31,626 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 50% Male / 50% Female
- 95% Full-time
Costs (2008 - 09):
- Tuition and Fees: $8,231 (in-state); $24,769 (out-of-state)
- Books: $790
- Room and Board: $7,636
- Other Expenses: $3,148
- Total Cost: $19,805 (in-state); $36,343 (out-of-state)
Indiana University Financial Aid (2007 - 08):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 77%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 65%
- Loans: 40%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $6,751
- Loans: $6,518
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Business, Communication Studies, Elementary Education, General Studies, Journalism, Physical Education Studies and Coaching, Psychology, Public Administration
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 90%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 51%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 73%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Indiana University Mision Statement:
Bloomington is the flagship residential, doctoral-extensive campus of Indiana University. Its mission is to create, disseminate, preserve, and apply knowledge. It does so through its commitments to cutting-edge research, scholarship, arts, and creative activity; to challenging and inspired undergraduate, graduate, professional, and life-long education; to culturally diverse and international educational programs and communities; to first-rate library and museum collections; to economic development in the state and region; and to meaningful experiences outside the classroom. The Bloomington campus is committed to full diversity, academic freedom, and meeting the changing educational and research needs of the state, the nation, and the world.
mission statement from http://www.iub.edu/provost/campus/mission.shtml
