Indiana University Bloomington
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SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1180 | 1390 |
| 2023 | 1230 | 1430 |
| 2024 | 1230 | 1430 |
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👍 Great Fit If You Are:
Balanced builders
if you want to work hard but live well, IU offers a strong academic foundation in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Business-bound students
Kelley is one of the top undergraduate business schools in the nation, with structured career prep and global reach.
Creative intellectuals
if you love both logic and art, Jacobs and the Media School provide elite-level training in music and communication.
Community-minded learners
if you want the benefits of a big university with the warmth of a college town, Bloomington delivers.
Global citizens
if you’re passionate about international affairs or foreign languages, the Hamilton Lugar School is a top-tier launchpad.
🚨 Not Ideal For:
Urban lifestyle seekers
Bloomington is safe and charming but not a major city; nightlife and fast-paced energy are limited.
Hyper-elite chasers
IU is respected but not perceived with the same prestige halo as Ivies or Stanford-level schools.
STEM prestige hunters
while solid, IU is not a STEM powerhouse like Georgia Tech or Michigan in engineering or hard sciences.
Students needing high academic pressure
the environment is rigorous but not cutthroat; self-driven learners thrive best here.
Nontraditional rhythm lovers
if you need unstructured or alternative pathways, IU is more conventional and organized.
☀️ Weather & Climate
spring
50-70°F (10-21°C)
Mild with rain
summer
70-90°F (21-32°C)
Warm and humid
fall
45-70°F (7-21°C)
Cool and crisp with foliage
winter
20-35°F (-7 to 2°C)
Cold with snow
Humid continental climate with four distinct seasons
☀️Average 180 sunny days per year
👩🎓👨🎓 Demographics
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Nearby Areas
Vibrant downtown with shops, restaurants, and nightlife
Retail and dining district with casual eateries