“A flagship public university where world-class business education meets the spirit of the World's Greatest College Weekend”
Indiana University Bloomington is one of America's great public research universities, founded in 1820 as the flagship campus of the Indiana University system. Set in the rolling hills of southern Indiana, IU's nearly 2,000-acre campus is consistently ranked among the most beautiful in the nation, with its signature limestone buildings, tree-lined paths, and the iconic Sample Gates that frame the entrance to the academic heart of campus. IU Bloomington is home to world-class programs across a remarkably broad range of disciplines. The Kelley School of Business, ranked #8 nationally for undergraduate business, is a crown jewel — with eight disciplines in the US News top 10. The Jacobs School of Music is one of the premier conservatories in the world, while the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs houses the #1-ranked MPA program nationally. The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering has emerged as a major player in data science and cybersecurity. Beyond academics, IU offers one of the most spirited campus experiences in college athletics. The Little 500, the largest collegiate bike race in the United States, draws 25,000+ spectators each spring and was immortalized in the Academy Award-winning film Breaking Away. Greek life, Big Ten athletics, and a thriving downtown Bloomington scene create a social environment that matches the academic intensity. IU's flat-fee tuition structure — which covers up to 40 credit hours across fall, spring, and intersessions — offers exceptional value for students who want to accelerate or explore.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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Undergraduate Business (Kelley)
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Accounting
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Management
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MPA (O'Neill School)
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Test Optional — You can submit scores if they help your case, but they're not required.
Official SourceEarly Action
Non-binding. Decision by January 15.
Regular Decision
Decision by March 15.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$12,509
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$43,349
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Ranked #8 nationally with eight disciplines in the US News top 10. Known for its Integrated Core (I-Core) curriculum, strong corporate recruiting pipeline, and the Kelley Living-Learning Center that immerses business students from day one.
The largest academic unit at IU, spanning the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Home to strong programs in biology, chemistry, psychology, and political science.
One of the largest and most prestigious music schools in the world, offering over 170 performances per year and attracting world-class faculty and students. Admission requires an audition.
A rapidly growing school at the intersection of computing, data science, and engineering, with programs in informatics, cybersecurity, and intelligent systems.
Houses the #1-ranked MPA program in the country. Undergraduate programs focus on public policy, environmental science, and nonprofit management with strong government and NGO placement.
4 years
The Kelley BBA is the flagship undergraduate program, featuring the Integrated Core (I-Core) — an immersive one-year cohort experience in junior year that simulates real business decision-making across functions.
4 years
One of the premier conservatory experiences in the US, with over 1,100 performances per year, world-renowned faculty, and a collaborative environment that rivals top standalone conservatories.
4 years
A distinctive program that explores how technology shapes society, combining computing skills with specializations in security, health informatics, or human-computer interaction.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $57,590
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
