Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Minnesota-Twin Cities's SAT midpoint is 115 points higher than Indiana University-Bloomington's
SAT midpoint - 2
U. Minnesota-Twin Cities's yield is 4 pts higher than Indiana University-Bloomington's
Yield rate - 3
Indiana University-Bloomington admits 78% vs. 80% at U. Minnesota-Twin Cities
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. Minnesota-Twin CitiesSelective
- Indiana University-BloomingtonSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 22–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. Minnesota-Twin CitiesTest-optional
- Indiana University-BloomingtonTest-optional
How they read a record
U. Minnesota-Twin Cities
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered.
Indiana University-Bloomington
GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Minnesota-Twin Cities | Indiana University-Bloomington |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Very important | Required |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why