by our College Data Analytics TeamIs IU Bloomington worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
IU Bloomington is ranked #980 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D-. Within Indiana, it ranks #11 of 59 for value.
These IU Bloomington majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Structural Biology | #2 of 3 |
| Animal Behavior & Ethology | #2 of 7 |
| Other International Relations & National Security Studies | #2 of 12 |
| Fine & Studio Arts Management | #2 of 18 |
| Human Resources | #4 of 5 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | #4 of 67 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | #5 of 50 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | #8 of 13 |
| Arts & Media Management | #8 of 46 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #8 of 46 |
Below is the detailed IU Bloomington value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Indiana University-Bloomington is ranked #3 out of #61 in Indiana for quality and #11 out of #59 for Indiana value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the IU Bloomington financial aid page to be sure.
Indiana University-Bloomington is ranked #980 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Indiana University-Bloomington is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at IU Bloomington costs about $20,273. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $81,091 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $28,791 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $16,264 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $20,273 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $81,091 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the IU Bloomington net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a IU Bloomington degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $115,164 | — | — |
| All Students | $81,091 | #980 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $65,056 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $115,164 | — | — |
| All Students | $81,091 | #11 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $65,056 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at IU Bloomington shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6,125 |
| $30K–$48K | $7,383 |
| $48K–$75K | $12,311 |
| $75K–$110K | $20,828 |
| Over $110K | $24,018 |
About 68% of IU Bloomington undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,540 per year. Get more details on the IU Bloomington financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average IU Bloomington cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.