Rankings and recognition
Verified DataCollegesRef does not invent magazine-style ranks. This section surfaces verified classification data and editorial context only.
Carnegie classification
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division I
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
College profile: Indiana University-Bloomington Main Campus
Indiana University-Bloomington Main Campus is a public institution in Bloomington, IN. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 9,450 students. The published admit rate is 85%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $43,542 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 81%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.
Similar schools
Related colleges
Explainable similarity scores based on admissions, cost, outcomes, and campus profile.
Ball State University
82Muncie, IN
Campus culture / environment alignment (100/100)
Bismarck State College
77Bismarck, ND
Special attributes alignment (100/100)
Dixie State University
76Saint George, UT
Special attributes alignment (100/100)
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
75Tempe, AZ
Academic / institutional profile alignment (100/100)
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
75Fort Collins, CO
Academic / institutional profile alignment (100/100)
Chippewa Valley Technical College
74Eau Claire, WI
Special attributes alignment (100/100)
Auburn University
74Auburn, AL
Academic / institutional profile alignment (100/100)
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
74Alexandria, LA
Special attributes alignment (100/100)
Berkeley City College
74Berkeley, CA
Special attributes alignment (100/100)