IU Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana
Not Ivy. Not trying to be. But the Kelley School of Business competes with the best — top-ranked finance, accounting, and analytics programs with Fortune 500 recruiting pipelines and outstanding ROI.
IU Bloomington at a Glance
Public Flagship
Type
Bloomington, IN
Location
Top 10 Public
Kelley Rank
~48,000
Students
1,940 acres
Campus
English
Language
Programs at IU Bloomington
Finance
Kelley School of Business
Top ranked public finance program, Wall Street pipeline
Accounting
Kelley School of Business
Big 4 recruiting powerhouse — EY, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG
Business Analytics
Kelley School of Business
STEM-designated, high demand, strong data science integration
Marketing
Kelley School of Business
Consumer insights, brand management, digital marketing
Computer Science
Luddy School
Growing rapidly, informatics + CS blend is unique
Informatics
Luddy School
IU's signature program — data, UX, security, health informatics
Public Affairs
O'Neill School
Top 5 nationally — policy, nonprofit management, environmental affairs
MBA (Kelley)
Kelley School of Business
Strong ROI, consulting & finance placement, tight-knit cohort
MS Business Analytics
Kelley School of Business
STEM-designated, 1-year intensive, corporate partnerships
Music
Jacobs School of Music
Top 5 globally — performance, composition, music technology
Admission Requirements
Costs & ROI
| Level | Tuition | Living | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (Non-Resident) | $42,000-$47,000/yr | $13,000-$20,000/yr | ~$58,000-$72,000/yr |
| Master's Programs | $30,000-$50,000/yr | $13,000-$20,000/yr | ~$45,000-$70,000/yr |
| MBA (Kelley) | $95,000-$110,000 total | $26,000-$40,000 total | ~$115,000-$135,000 total |
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Dr. Karan Gupta's Advice
IU Bloomington is often misunderstood by Indian applicants. It is not about Ivy prestige — it is about specific program strength, strong ROI, and powerful business placement outcomes.
For students targeting finance, consulting, or analytics careers — especially those looking for value compared to $90,000-per-year private universities — IU Bloomington can be a strategically strong choice. Kelley Direct Admit is the key move.
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