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INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Bloomington
Your future starts here

Own your story at IU Bloomington

Take the lead on your future and explore the possibilities of life as a Hoosier at one of the top research universities in the country. We're here to help you navigate the admission process and guide you on your path to IU Bloomington.

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Find your path to IU Bloomington

  • 10,127
    students in the 2025 freshman class
  • 95%
    successful career outcomes
  • 806,000+
    IU grads worldwide
Prepare for the future

Plan your path

Success at IU starts long before your first day of class. Use these resources to prepare for your future as a Hoosier.

  • Planning for IU

    Whether you are a high school freshman or a senior, learn what you should be doing to stay on track for admission.

  • Costs and financial aid

    Understand the cost of attendance at IU Bloomington and discover resources to calculate tuition, explore scholarships and aid, or manage your accounts.

  • Explore majors and programs

    With 200+ undergraduate majors, you can mix and match programs to build an education that is uniquely yours.

Discover our community

Experience IU

Nothing compares to seeing our campus in person. Fall in love with the limestone architecture, the Sample Gates, and the energy of a classic college town.

  • Prospective students walk together along a tree-lined IU campus path.

    Visit IU Bloomington

    From daily campus tours to specialized visit days, find the experience that’s right for you. Virtual options are also available.

  • Students wearing Civic Leaders Center shirts sit together taking a group photo.

    Campus life

    Discover a community where you belong. With 900+ student organizations, you’re bound to find other Hoosiers with similar interests.

  • Student selects food from a self-serve station inside an IU dining hall.

    Housing and dining

    Learn about our residence halls and award-winning dining programs that make Bloomington feel like home.

  • Students wearing red Indiana Precollege Academy T-shirts paint small clay pots outdoors while gathered together in a summer pre college program.

    Precollege programs

    Get a head start on the IU experience through summer programs, workshops, and camps for middle and high school students.

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Your IU Bloomington story begins

Ready to apply?

Starting your application is simple. Select the option below that fits you best to access the correct information and view a customized checklist of everything you need to submit.

Whatever your interests are, you're going to find your people and you're going to find your home at IU.

Grace Romine
Class of 2026, majoring in journalism
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Next steps for Hoosiers

After admission

Once you've been admitted, it's time to reserve your space. We'll help you at each step of your IU journey, from applying for scholarships and financial aid to attending New Student Orientation and enrolling in classes.

Resources and support

Everything you need to get here

Get straight to the answers you need. Access financial aid resources, view our undergraduate viewbook, or request the specific information that matters most to you.

IU Bloomington

Office of Admissions

Ernie Pyle Hall 940 E. Seventh Street Bloomington, IN 47405