Indiana University Bloomington

Bloomington, IN
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    Faculty & Research

    111 faculty · 68 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Neuroscience40 faculty · 11 courses avg h-index 37.3 #15 of 41 in Neuroscience
    Brian D'Onofrio, Director, Clinical Training / Sharon Stephens Brehm Endowed Professor h-index 79
    Julia Heiman, Emerita Professor h-index 60
    Gregory E. Demas, Chair and Professor h-index 59
    Behavior Ecology Publications View all publications Faculty + Staff Intranet Department of Biology social media channels
    Notable: “Behavioural abnormalities in male mice lacking neuronal nitric oxide synthase” (1995) · 603 citations
    C. Sue Carter, Distinguished University Scientist h-index 57
    Dr. Carter studies social bonding, male and female parental behavior, the social control of stress reactivity, and the social control of reproduction—often using animal models such as the socially monogamous prairie vole. Carter's res
    Notable: “Fish meal replacement by plant meals in extruded feeds for Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L.” (2000) · 373 citations
    Courses: Neural Science I · Neural Science II · Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience · Seminar on Sensorimotor Neuroplasticity · Developmental and Cellular Neuroscience · Neural Bases of Visual Sensation, Perception, and Cognition +5 more
    Communications36 faculty · 11 courses avg h-index 12.8 #10 of 12 in Communication
    Galen Clavio, Associate Dean; Professor h-index 20
    Es on the impact of new and social media on interactions between consumers, media, and sports entities, including social media’s impact on journalism, content creation among fans, and the hybridization of communications and marketing
    Nicholas Browning, Associate Professor h-index 8
    Es on the impacts organizational ethics and actions have on organization-stakeholder relationships within business and political contexts. His scholarship is informed by a variety of questions derived from these interests: What factors gove
    Notable: “Muting or Meddling? Advocacy as a Relational Communication Strategy Affecting Organization–Public Relationships and Stakeholder Response” (2020) · 80 citations
    Cara Caddoo, Associate Professor h-index 1
    African American History Diaspora and Race Film, Media and Popular Culture Built Environment Religion Publication Highlights Envisioning Freedom: Cinema and the Building of Modern Black Life (Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 2014). http
    Notable: “Black Newspapers, Real Property, and Mobility in Memphis after Emancipation” (2017) · 1 citations
    Akinwumi Adesokan, Professor
    African Cinema Nollywood Globalization and Film Intersections of Print and Electronic Media Black/Postcolonial Artistic and Intellectual Traditions Cultural Theory Writing Sample Courses Undergraduate African Cinema African Literatur
    Courses: Media · Misinformation and Media Literacy · Foundations of Journalism · Behind the Prize · Media Law and Ethics · Media Reporting in a Global World +5 more
    Human Resources23 faculty · 28 courses avg h-index 23.7 #12 of 100 in Business & Management
    Donald F. Kuratko, Professor h-index 75
    Corporate entrepreneurship; the entrepreneurial mindset Awards, Honors & Certificates The IU Kelley School of Business with the Distinguished Career
    Notable: “The Emergence of Entrepreneurship Education: Development, Trends, and Challenges” (2005) · 2,367 citations
    Jeffery S. McMullen, Professor h-index 51
    Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management Selected Publications McMullen, J. S. (2024). Real growth through entrepreneurial resourcefulness: Insights on the entropy problem from Andy Weir’s The Martian. Academy o
    Notable: “Entrepreneurial Action And The Role Of Uncertainty In The Theory Of The Entrepreneur” (2006) · 3,029 citations
    Jingyuan Li, Assistant Professor h-index 30
    Notable: “Measurement of |Vub| near the endpoint of the electron momentum spectrum from semileptonic B-meson decays” (2005) · 44 citations
    Greg Fisher, Professor h-index 30
    Theory development, early-stage entrepreneurship, new venture resourcing, entrepreneurial resourcefulness, entrepreneurial strategy Academic Degrees PhD, University of Washington, 2012 MBA, Gordon Institute of Business Science, University o
    Courses: Foundations of Effective Negotiations · Managing and Behavior in Organizations · Leadership-Honors · Talent Management Workshop 1 · Talent Management Workshop 2 · Introduction to Human Resources +22 more
    Kinesiology8 faculty avg h-index 40.2
    Donetta Cothran, Professor h-index 31
    Notable: “Building Bridges to Student Engagement: Communicating Respect and Care for Students in Urban High Schools.” (2000) · 168 citations
    Carrie Docherty, Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs, Professor
    Cassandra Coble, Clinical Associate Professor
    Focus on experiential learning techniques, specifically the use of service learning and community engagement in sport courses. My work explores the relationship between the community, the faculty, and the student, in an effort to maximize t
    Charles Beeker, Clinical Professor, Director, Center for Underwater Science
    Journalism3 faculty · 17 courses #20 of 25 in Communication
    Adam Carroll, Adjunct Professor/Grad Student
    Chad Carrothers, Adjunct Instructor
    Joseph Coleman, Louis A. Weil Jr. Endowed Chair; Professor of Practice
    Courses: Studies in Journalism · Communications Law · Feature Writing · News Reporting · Magazine Reporting · Video Journalism +11 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Indiana University Bloomington. Indiana University Bloomington in Bloomington, IN reports an overall acceptance rate of 75.9%, an early-round acceptance rate of 85.8%, an SAT middle 50% of 1180–1390, a class size of 9,600, and a yield of 18.2% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Flagship Big Ten university known for Kelley School of Business, Jacobs School of Music, and strong liberal arts. 45% of admits applied test-optional.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    Indiana University Bloomington: key admissions facts

    Indiana University Bloomington's overall acceptance rate is 75.9% (the most recent Common Data Set). Indiana University Bloomington's early-round acceptance rate is 85.8% (the most recent Common Data Set). Indiana University Bloomington's SAT middle-50% range is 1180–1390 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Indiana University Bloomington is about 3.7 (the most recent Common Data Set). Indiana University Bloomington's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 18.2% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Indiana University Bloomington for families earning under $75,000 is about $8,696 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Indiana University Bloomington on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does Indiana University Bloomington cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $6,324 per year in net price at Indiana University Bloomington, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $25,128 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $12,154 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Indiana University Bloomington: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$6,324
    $30,001–$48,000$7,610
    $48,001–$75,000$12,154
    $75,001–$110,000$20,204
    Over $110,000$25,128
    Tuition (in-state, before aid)$10,622
    Tuition (out-of-state, before aid)$40,369
    Room and board$13,984

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at Indiana University Bloomington?

    Indiana University Bloomington's overall acceptance rate is 75.9%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 85.8%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for Indiana University Bloomington?

    Admitted students at Indiana University Bloomington typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1180–1390 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.7, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into Indiana University Bloomington?

    Getting into Indiana University Bloomington is relatively accessible: it admits 75.9% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does Indiana University Bloomington offer early decision or early action?

    Indiana University Bloomington offers early action (non-binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 85.8%, versus 75.9% overall.

    How much does Indiana University Bloomington cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at Indiana University Bloomington — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $8,696 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does Indiana University Bloomington cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $6,324 per year in net price at Indiana University Bloomington, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $25,128 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $12,154 per year after grants and scholarships.

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