Indiana University - Bloomington Reviews

  • 199 Reviews
  • Bloomington (IN)
  • Annual Tuition: $39,120
89% of 199 students said this degree improved their career prospects
93% of 199 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Robert Henderson
  • Reviewed: 12/10/2015
  • Degree: Computer Science
"IUs Bioinformatics program is on the cutting edge and the faculty understands the importance of providing a solid foundation while focusing on topics that will remain relevant."
Amelia Snyder
  • Reviewed: 12/10/2015
  • Degree: Biology
"Technically an EEB program housed in the biology department. A great, well-rounded program. You do have to take a larger than average number of credits, but the teachers are great and doing great research."
Suhas Jagadish
  • Reviewed: 12/10/2015
  • Degree: Computer Science
"Pros - Excellent infrastructure, variety of courses Cons - Location, Less internship opportunities"
MJ's#1fan
  • Reviewed: 12/1/2015
  • Degree: Public Health
"My school was wonderful. I received good instruction to make me valuable in my field."
Don'tDoIt
  • Reviewed: 11/30/2015
  • Degree: Computer Science
"It's too expensive for what it offers. Unfortunately for most young adults and myself, we are told from a very young age and all throughout are schooling to try to get in college and how important it is. It's significance is limited, unless you want to join the boring 9 to 5 workforce."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 11/30/2015
  • Degree: International Business
"Fantastic business school, recently renovated building, new technology in most classrooms, faculty is very experienced, 99% of students receive job offers after graduation."
Andrew Bauer
  • Reviewed: 11/24/2015
  • Degree: Business
"A great program and community to be a part of. High quality professors, top notch career services, and a caring program administration team."
Tyler Abbott
  • Reviewed: 11/24/2015
  • Degree: MBA
"Greatest strength of the program is the quality of Graduate Career Services and the job they do preparing you for networking, interviews, and internship. Also worth mentioning is the culture of collaboration that has become prevalent throughout the program which helps all students feel a sense of belonging and accomplishment. The only con I can really think of is the location. Bloomington itself is a great little town and provides the quintessential college campus experience, but it is an hour or more away from anywhere you would want to go, including the airport."
Vipin Pasham
  • Reviewed: 11/24/2015
  • Degree: MBA
"Pros - Low cost of living - Great faculty - Huge alumni base - Small town with a good college feel"
Kate
  • Reviewed: 11/3/2015
  • Degree: Elementary Education
"I loved everything about Indiana University, the campus, the education, and the people. I am currently attending IU for my graduate degree because I didn't want to leave."
Edward Atkinson
  • Reviewed: 10/31/2015
  • Degree: Music
"The Jacobs School of Music is without a doubt the country's premier school for voice. Every educational aspect of the program is to be lauded. From an administrative perspective, there are some failings. It is one of the largest music schools in the world, and thus it suffers from some side effects. Students refer to it as "The Factory" because they feel like their individual needs are not met, and they struggle to be treated as something more than a cog in the machine. MANY of the administrators are excellent. However, there is a general attitude that comes with having thousands and thousands of students that is a bit of a pill to swallow. All told, however, any serious vocalist would be unbelievably lucky to go to this school. Its faults are minor, in comparison to its incredibly long list of advantages."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 10/26/2015
  • Degree: Social Sciences
"Great professors, great opportunities, however it is a large school so it's also possible to feel lost and insignificant, especially in classes over 50+ students."
Andrew Y.
  • Reviewed: 10/26/2015
  • Degree: English
"IU is great because it is so large and offers so many different kinds of courses. Even if you're not sure what you want to do yet, you can explore many different majors all on one campus."
HESAgrad2011
  • Reviewed: 10/5/2015
  • Degree: Education
"Indiana University is an outstanding educational institution. Faculty and staff provide a balance of challenge and support that help students grow and develop. The campus is also so beautiful!"
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 10/5/2015
  • Degree: Performing Arts
"I loved the opportunities afforded by Indiana University. It's a Big Ten research institution that also has a conservatory-level music school, so it had what I was looking for in a school. There are incredible programs and professors throughout the different departments and schools of the University."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 10/5/2015
  • Degree: Psychology
"Beautiful Campus, well kept. Humanities professors can't be beat. Very expensive for out-of-state students. Consider going somewhere closer to home if you're from out-of-state and didn't receive a substantial scholarship"
Rose R
  • Reviewed: 10/5/2015
  • Degree: Psychology
"Indiana University is a state school with strong programs in science, business, and music. There is also a lot of school pride in basketball and the students enjoy partying hard year-round, especially in late April. The town it is in is small, about the same size as the school, but there is a lively bar scene. The campus is very beautiful and the surround areas are wooded, with hiking and lakes very nearby. The Greek scene is a small population (~20%) but it is one of the strongest identifiers for students."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 9/29/2015
  • Degree: English
"I went to one of the off-site, smaller campuses and it was cheaper and more convenient than other universities in my area and state. I enjoyed most of my experience there, they really help me to develop my critical thinking skills. I wish they were more involved with the job search process after graduation. I don't feel like the advisors cared as much as I would have liked about my education and future. I wish I would have taken advantage of more programs and made it a priority to further my different areas of interest. Most of my qualms where with my choice of study and not so much with the university itself. It was a hard time to graduate. Making smarter decisions would have helped me in the long run."
Therese
  • Reviewed: 9/29/2015
  • Degree: Psychology
"IU offered a great social experience for growing and establishing 'who I am'. I have such fond memories of IU and love to go back frequently. 4 years was not enough."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 9/29/2015
  • Degree: Management
"The school is extremely well rounded and trains you highly for work in the nonprofit sector. While the classes at times feel like they are irrelevant, they work together to provide you with skills you never knew you needed. The network of people will continue to help and support you throughout your career. Plus, Indiana University is beautiful and fun!"