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Indiana University Bloomington SAT & ACT Scores

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1170–1400 on the SAT and 27–33 on the ACT.

Admitted-student score ranges

Each bar shows the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students. Aim for the upper end to be comfortably competitive.

SAT total1170 – 1400
40080012001600

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1170 and 1400 on the SAT total.

ACT composite27 – 33
1122436

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 27 and 33 on the ACT composite.

Test25th percentile75th percentile
SAT total11701400
ACT composite2733

What the “middle 50%” actually means

These are not cutoffs. The 25th percentile (1170 SAT / 27 ACT) means a quarter of admitted students scored at or below it, and the 75th percentile (1400 SAT / 33 ACT) means a quarter scored at or above it. Half of admitted students land inside the range — and students are admitted both below and above it every year, because scores are only one part of the application.

Indiana University Bloomington is test-optional

Indiana University Bloomington does not require an SAT or ACT score, but will consider one if you submit it. Because the range below reflects students who chose to submit, a score at or above the 25th percentile (1170 SAT / 27 ACT) generally strengthens your application — while a lower score is usually better left off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers about SAT and ACT scores for Indiana University Bloomington, from the data above.

What SAT score do I need for Indiana University Bloomington?+
There is no fixed cutoff. The middle 50% of recently enrolled Indiana University Bloomington students scored between 1170 and 1400 on the SAT, so a competitive target is around 1400 (the 75th percentile). A score near 1290 would sit close to the middle of admitted students.
Is a 1170 SAT good enough for Indiana University Bloomington?+
A 1170 sits at roughly the 25th percentile — about a quarter of enrolled students scored at or below it, so it is within range but on the lower end. Admitted students at that level typically stand out in other ways (grades, rigor, essays, activities). Aiming closer to 1400 gives you more margin.
What ACT score do I need for Indiana University Bloomington?+
The middle 50% of recently enrolled students scored 27–33 on the ACT. A composite around 33 would place you near the top of that range; 27 is roughly the 25th percentile.
Is Indiana University Bloomington test-optional or test-required?+
Indiana University Bloomington does not require an SAT or ACT score, but will consider one if you submit it. Because the range below reflects students who chose to submit, a score at or above the 25th percentile (1170 SAT / 27 ACT) generally strengthens your application — while a lower score is usually better left off.

Similar Colleges by SAT Range

Colleges whose admitted-student SAT range is closest to Indiana University Bloomington's (1170–1400).

Texas A&M University

College Station, TX

1150–1400

Pennsylvania State University

University Park, PA

1250–1410

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN

1210–1470

Ohio State University

Columbus, OH

1280–1430

University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX

1230–1490

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

1280–1450

Ranked by closeness to Indiana University Bloomington’s SAT range, not by prestige or selectivity.

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Score ranges describe the middle 50% of Indiana University Bloomington’s admitted students (Fall 2024 entering class (CDS 2024–2025)); they are not admission cutoffs or guarantees. IU Bloomington lets applicants choose whether scores are considered; non-submitters remain eligible for merit scholarships. Figures are compiled from official Common Data Set and college sources and may differ slightly from the most recent cycle — always confirm with Indiana University Bloomington’s admissions office.

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