The Ideal College Experience

Indiana University Bloomington attracts students from around the globe who want the

ideal college experience—great traditions, a gorgeous campus, international

culture, Big Ten sports, and an active academic climate.

Founded in 1820, IU Bloomington is the flagship campus of Indiana University’s eight

campuses statewide. Innovation, creativity, and academic freedom are hallmarks

of IU Bloomington and its world-class contributions in research and the arts. For our traditions

like the world-famous Little 500

bicycle race and our commitment to emerging technologies, IU was named the

“Hottest Big State School” in 2005 by Newsweek, America’s Hot Colleges.

We nurture bright minds with an exceptional support network and breadth of programs.

For technology infrastructure and support, our campus was named “most wired”

among public universities by PC Magazine in 2006. U.S. News &

World Report has recognized IU for outstanding freshman programs and

residential learning communities, and Time magazine praised our

commitment to freshmen when it named IU “College of the Year” in 2001.

IU Traditions

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Breathtaking Campus

Thomas Gaines called the IU Bloomington campus one of the five most beautiful in the

nation in The Campus as a Work of Art. Most prospective students who see our campus

apply for admission. Abundant trees, flowers, and Indiana limestone buildings

dating back to the late nineteenth century cover the nearly 2,000 acres of

campus. Dunn Woods, the Arboretum, and the Jordan River provide a natural laboratory

and breathtaking scenery.

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Vibrant Culture

Bloomington, Indiana, is the arts and cultural hub of the Midwest. While IU’s amazing arts

and entertainment offerings play a large role in the city’s cultural

atmosphere, Bloomington is extraordinary in its own right. Bloomington

residents and IU students, faculty, and staff form a vibrant, active community

that benefits from the metropolitan qualities of a large city and the easy pace

of a small town.

Life in Bloomington