Indiana University is the flagship campus of the Indiana University system and is located in Bloomington, Indiana. It was founded in 1820. U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools 2001-2002 has ranked four colleges at Indiana University among the top 25 in the country. Time magazine named Indiana University its "2001 College of the Year" among major research universities.
IUB's campus sits on an area of 1,933 acres, which includes lush green landscape and historic buildings dating to the university's reconstruction in the late 19th century. The university offers more than 900 individual degree programs and majors through over 10 different academic divisions.
IU’s sports teams are nicknamed Hoosiers. The university's intercollegiate athletic program boasts over 20 national championship teams. IU sports teams have won/ shared over 155 Big Ten Conference championships.
The campus of Indiana University is in Bloomington, Indiana, which is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Indiana University include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Indiana University is known for its programs in media and music.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 620. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Indiana University has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, Indiana University had 37,958 students enrolled (35,170 full-time equivalent).
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Big Ten Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Indiana University - Bloomington
107 South Indiana Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47405-7000
General Phone: (812) 855-4848
Admissions Phone: (812) 855-0661
Financial Aid Phone: (812) 855-0321
http://www.iub.edu
Indiana University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,742 | business, accounting, accounting and related services, labor studies |
| Liberal Arts | 1,562 | general studies, political science, English, library science, interdisciplinary studies, economics, history, sociology, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 1,417 | physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, health teaching, social studies teaching, special ed, instructional media design, English teaching, education courses, ... |
| Media | 691 | communication and journalism, journalism, communication studies, recording arts tech, mass communication |
| Family And Social Work | 549 | public administration, public policy analysis, social service professions |
| Science | 537 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, geology, microbiology, bioinformatics, ecology, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 372 | psychology, educational psychology, cognitive science |
| Music | 283 | music performance, music, various music studies, musicology |
| Law | 276 | law, foreign lawyers, comparative law, advanced legal research, legal research |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 227 | information technology, computer and info science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 166 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 139 | parks and recreation studies, recreation and leisure studies, exercise science |
| Medicine | 133 | optometry, public health courses, public health, neuroscience |
| Construction Trades | 112 | apparel and textiles |
| Medical Support And Technology | 110 | audiology and speech pathology, optometric tech, ophthalmic support services, audiology |
| Fine Arts | 100 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Art Studies | 80 | art studies, arts management |
| Mathematics | 80 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 76 | drama, various performing arts, stagecraft, ballet |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 63 | environmental science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 63 | philosophy, religion, Jewish studies |
| Design | 38 | interior design, design and applied arts |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | occupational safety tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 6 | community health |
Number of programs and degrees for Indiana University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 6,069 | 92 |
| Master's degree | 1,783 | 95 |
| Doctor's degree | 397 | 82 |
| First-professional degree | 286 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 201 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 55 | 6 |
| Post-master's certificate | 43 | 1 |
In 2005, Indiana University had a total enrollment of 37,958 students (35,170 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 67% |
| Illinois | 11% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| New York | 3% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
| Part-Time | 64 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bloomington, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21,974 | 18,602 | 85% | 6,949 | 37% |
| Men | 10,006 | 8,100 | 81% | 3,147 | 39% |
| Women | 11,968 | 10,502 | 88% | 3,802 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 84% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 38% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (812) 855-0661
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,112 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,508 |
| Room and board | $ 6,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,064 |
| Books and supplies | $ 740 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,950 |
Financial Aid:
Indiana University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 180900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (812) 855-0321
Indiana University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 705 | 252 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 201 | 117 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 226 | 215 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 80 | $127,291 | 18 | $147,443 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 33 | $93,334 | 22 | $82,265 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 15 | $74,450 | 18 | $62,111 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 13 | $52,048 | 16 | $51,868 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 141 | $106,785 | 74 | $86,644 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 433 | $103,220 | 115 | $91,744 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 216 | $72,587 | 122 | $66,406 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 190 | $64,013 | 128 | $58,710 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 68 | $48,572 | 74 | $45,257 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 907 | $83,615 | 440 | $67,186 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Ten Conference |
| Basketball | Big Ten Conference |
| Baseball | Big Ten Conference |
| Track | Big Ten Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 240 | 186 | 426 |
| Football | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| Track | 24 | 42 | 66 |
| Baseball | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 82 | 129 | 211 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Labor Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Ballet
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
International and Comparative Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
Comparative Law (LLM, MCL, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistics
Middle/Near Eastern/Semitic Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Portuguese Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Ural-Altaic and Central Asian Studies
Western European Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Ophthalmic/Optometric Support Svcs and Allied Professions, Other
Optometric Technician/Assistant
MEDICINE
Neuroscience
Optometry (OD)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Public Health, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Music, Other
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell Biology and Anatomy
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Genetics, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biology
Pharmacology
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Vision Science/Physiological Optics
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Cognitive Science
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Indiana University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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