The campuses of Indiana University are currently involved in a comprehensive review of their respective missions. The Indiana Commission for Higher Education retains authority to review and approve such missions. The following paragraphs are drawn from the last approved mission statements.
The Bloomington campus is part of a multi-campus university. It continues to define its role as the largest and oldest as well as the chief research campus of Indiana University. The challenges which the campus face are always complex and involve proper recognition of interaction with and responsibilities to the other campuses of Indiana University. The campus is a residential and research campus that faces the challenges of mission and outcomes shared with peer higher educational institutions around the country. Its function as a public institution includes the need to respond to the internal needs of the state institutions, even as it fits into patterns which govern the progress of knowledge in all areas of learning.
The Bloomington campus offers a full complement of degrees from the associate degree through the doctoral degree. Numerous certificates are available as well as a limited number of technical certificates and specialist and director degrees. In all, nearly 400 degrees are offered.
Indiana University is the flagship campus of the Indiana University system. It is also known as "Indiana University Bloomington," "Indiana," or simply IU, and is located in Bloomington, Indiana.
IU has 110 academic programs ranked in the nation's top 20. Twenty-nine graduate programs and four colleges at Indiana University are ranked among the top 25 in the country in the U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools 2001-2002. Time magazine named Indiana University its "2001 College of the Year" among major research universities. Newsweek named Indiana University "the hottest big state school in the nation" in 2005. Indiana is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities, the leading American research universities. According to The Public Ivies: America's Flagship Public Universities (2001) by Howard and Matthew Greene, Indiana University is one of America's "Public Ivy" institutions of higher education, defined by the authors as a public institution that "provides an Ivy League collegiate experience at a public school price." The university's intercollegiate athletic program boasts 25 national championship teams (including seven in soccer, six in swimming and five in basketball) and 133 individual national championships (including 79 in swimming and 31 in track and field).
IU's total student enrollment in the fall semester of 2007 was 38,990 students. Indiana University's freshman experience was recognized by U.S. News & World Report in 2003 as among the best in the country. The tenth annual Newsweek-Kaplan College Guide, which appeared in the August 22, 2005 issue of Newsweek magazine, chose IU as its "Hottest Big State School" and extolled the campus's blend of tradition with emerging technologies. IU was the only Big Ten institution included.
USA Today called Bloomington one of the top 10 student-friendly college towns. The university offers the latest in technology: IU was ranked as one of the top five wired universities in America according to Princeton Review and PC Magazine.
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| Percent of Students International: | 8% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Big Ten Conference) Basketball (Big Ten Conference) Baseball (Big Ten Conference) Track (Big Ten Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 7,112 | $ 19,508 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 6,291 | $ 18,687 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 821 | $ 821 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,834 | 16% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,254 | 31% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,766 | 48% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,819 | 52% | |
Any Aid: |
79% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 85% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 84% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 490, Math: 500 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 610, Math: 620 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 38% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 21, Verbal: 21, Math: 21 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 27, Verbal: 28, Math: 27 |
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Recommended |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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Question:
Indiana University Bloomington....?
I am starting at IU this summer. Does anyone know of any places to go, places to eat, attractions, fun things...etc.?
16 months ago
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not to worry! For Indiana, B-ton is pretty packed for the size with great restaurants, arts, theatre, outdoor activities, and more bars than you'll need! :) it may seem relatively 'big' at first if you aren't from a major city, but you'll quickly learn 90% of the 'action' is concentrated in a walkable distance really. i lived there for 5+ years (went to IU) and i found that i LOVED the summers the most after awhile. it's really nice, you feel like you get "your town" back when the students leave...its just much more laid back, quiet, but there is still a party going on pretty much anywhere, it just usually involves, water, boats & a more intimate group of friends! enjoy!
For short road trips, check out Hoosier National forest and Brown County (Nashville, IN).
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I got accepted into both uni's as a journalism major. Both schools seem on par in terms of academics. So I suppose my decision will be based more on things like the campus and surrounding area, type/friendliness of people and the party scene. I'll be entering as an international transfer student and have absolutely no idea what to expect at an American university (am 20 and Malaysian btw, if that's at all relevant). Would be great if you guys could put in your two cents worth. Even better if I could get feedback from people who actually attend the above unis. Help?Thanks ya'll!
Also, what about in terms of which uni would present me with a better opportunity to get an internship/job later on? thanks!
16 months ago
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I attended Indiana University-Bloomington from 1991 to 1995. Even then, I was amazed at the diversity (I came from a small farm town with no minorities). They have several different international clubs and groups that you could be involved in, and their journalism school seems to be excellent. I always enjoyed reading The Daily Student and it's written mainly by journalism students. I know nothing about the other school that you mentioned.
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I am wondering specifically about Forest Quad, but i am interested in any other information including social life and academic difficulties.
16 months ago
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Forest Quad is like any other gigantic dorm in which students are packed one on top of each other. Of course, it's kind of fun, but don't be looking for peace and quiet on Friday nights.
Academics are not difficult at Indiana, with the exception of Business and Music. If you are in either, then you will have no social life. Otherwise, the weekend starts on Thursday, so don't schedule Friday classes, and you will probably not go to a single class during Little 500 Week (didn't that used to be a weekend?).
Good luck! Have fun! And I sure hope you are not going to Indiana for liberal arts as an out of state student... that's a waste of money (in state? well, that's not bad, but why pay for a mediocre program at the same tuition dollars as a private school?)
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What do you think of Indiana University in general and their Bloomington campus in specific?
19 months ago
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top of the heap... one of the best in the nation... a prime example of higher learning at it's best... a beautiful campus set in the rolling foothills of southern indiana just a few miles from one of the nation's premiere art communities... an absolutely wonderful setting in which to explore and to learn and to grow.......
but i could be a little prejudiced....
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I have a low G.P.A. of 2.75 and a ACT score of 29 including the wrting exam..but i have some good recommendations by teachers, and letters from a organization where i volunteered to raise money and organize a walk to help sucidal children with counseling. I also wrote a really good essay and I included alot of other extra curricular stuff i did such as building and maintaining two websites and starting myself a my own business where i help create and maintain websites for local small businesses.
25 months ago
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They don't seem to have a strict addmissions policy. Your GPA is a bit low but your ACT score is EXCELLENT, and with all your extra curriculars you should be fine.
Good Luck!
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