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

Meghan Rogers
  • Reviewed: 9/15/2013
  • Degree: Criminal Justice
"The strongest pro of the program is that we are actively encouraged to take classes outside of the department. This allows for a wide understanding of any subject of your choice."
Nikki Rendon
  • Reviewed: 9/10/2013
  • Degree: Biology
"Love living in Bloomington. It feels like home. My graduate program is also great. I enjoy my peers, colleagues, and everyday life."
Nathan Eckert
  • Reviewed: 7/28/2013
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"The graduate program has lots of untapped potential. Students can achieve great things as long as they are determined and work hard."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 7/23/2013
  • Degree: Liberal Studies
"Tell us about your college experience.It was a good fit, but I didn't get a real "college experience," because I commuted like most students. I would've liked to go to a place with a real campus and young students rather than a satellite campus with many nontraditional students.Would you get the same degree if you could start over?I would choose the same degree.What advice can you offer other students?Find a way to do what you love and get people to pay you for it."
Byron Gipson
  • Reviewed: 6/23/2013
  • Degree: Neuropsychology
"I think very highly of the school and its atmosphere. The community is great and the people awesome. There is always something to do. I enjoy getting out and enjoying the town."
Andrew Thomson
  • Reviewed: 6/20/2013
  • Degree: Law
"I like this school very much.. The atmosphere is great and the quality of education you receive is incredible."
Kiva Reinbold
  • Reviewed: 5/10/2013
  • Degree: Public Policy
"This program is slowly evolving into something better, but it's not quite there yet. Students feel as if they don't quite belong in SPEA even though the placement within the school is ften emphasized. Some classes are good, others need better instructors and structure."
AnnaMarie Ignarro
  • Reviewed: 4/28/2013
  • Degree: Performing Arts
"There are constantly performances to see at the Jacobs School of Music, ensembles to play in and people to meet. We have a world renowned faculty and the level of performing and teaching is very high. However, I feel that the school is just slightly too big. At times it is very difficult to find a practice room, and everyone is constantly really busy."
Gina Drake
  • Reviewed: 3/26/2013
  • Degree: Accounting
"The Kelley School is business has a great reputation and offers excellent career services. I do think that IU could do more to make housing more affordable."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 3/18/2013
  • Degree: English
"One of the things I love the most about our program is how supportive both my colleagues and professors are. It is truly a learning community, and people work together instead of compete against one another. I find that this is a program where people can really grow, develop and learn. One of the major drawbacks of our program is the periodization. We encourage students to choose a historical period early on and stick with it, which does not allow for very much outside exploration."
DiAnna Washington
  • Reviewed: 3/18/2013
  • Degree: Psychology
"If you are a traditional graduate student and not a commuter, then this program is designed with you in mind."
Trenton Williams
  • Reviewed: 3/18/2013
  • Degree: Entrepreneurship
"For a PhD in Entrepreneurship, there's really no better place than IU. The faculty are publishing at the highest rates in the world and yet are down to earth and work intimiately with students. The IU way is truly unique: hard working, disciplined, yet humble and respectful."
jordan kitayama
  • Reviewed: 3/15/2013
  • Degree: Accounting
"Its nice the MSA program is only a year and you can complete it directly after your undergraduate. However it is still uncertain what specifically it would help against."
Amanda Stephens
  • Reviewed: 3/14/2013
  • Degree: Law
"Maurer School of Law is a great law school that offers wonderful opportunities to study abroad and to get involved (in terms of student organizations, moot court competitions, and law journals). Additionally, our faculty members are top quality, and many attended top tier law schools. I also love the dual programs that Maurer Law offers. I am currently earning a J.D. and a Gender Studies Minor. Although tuition is really expensive and the school needs to further diversify its student body, I am overall very satisfied with my experiences at Maurer Law."
Scott Houston
  • Reviewed: 3/13/2013
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"Indiana University is currently ranked the best Sports Management program, which was based on where the alumni are now placed in the working world. I was very excited to arrive in Bloomington, and besides the bit of cold weather, the educational experiences have been great. The course schedule is very accommodating to those who work a normal day job, and to those who want to accelerate their degree."
Katherine O
  • Reviewed: 3/7/2013
  • Degree: Liberal Studies
"My graduate program has excellent faculty, helpful staff members, and friendly students. Most faculty provide clear lectures and the willingness to answer questions. Furthermore, the workload has usually been reasonable in my classes. Finally, the faculty offer good advice about career strategies in the library field, an area which requires technical skills and flexibility about relocation. The only problem the student will face is in the area of financial assistance. The Stafford loans for graduate students are unsubsidized. In other words, the interest accumulates on those loans while a student is in school. I have not found any other government aid for this program. Furthermore, the scholarships are hard to receive after one enters the first semester in the program. So, a prospective student would be wise to make certain that he has the money for tuition before applying for the program."
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Jessica Chamberlain
  • Reviewed: 2/23/2013
  • Degree: Psychology
"IU has has many pros including cost of living, quality of surrounding area and quality of its programs. The cons include career opportunities, relative smallness of the community, and a booming undergrad party scene. Overall, a great place to go to for a graduate degree."
Rich Culbert
  • Reviewed: 2/22/2013
  • Degree: Law
"Great quality of life in Bloomington and good education, but there are limited opportunities outside of the classroom."
Hiram Carrasquillo
  • Reviewed: 2/7/2013
  • Degree: Liberal Arts
"Pros. Bloomington University has the resources that any student would need. Accesibility to academic materials in Libraries, online; Faculty outreach; Workshops, Masterclasses, Lectures, Symposiums; Student Diversity. Cons. So far being just my first semester I haven't identified any big flaws. On the contrary I can't wait to see the new facilities finished by next fall!!!"
Gabriella Russino
  • Reviewed: 2/6/2013
  • Degree: Counseling
"The Community Counseling program is definitely good for anyone who wishes to be licensed as a school counselor or a mental health counselor. In order to obtain your license you have to complete 12 additional credits and if you complete 15 additional credits you can earn your EdS as well. Unfortunately, you cannot be licensed with only the Master's degree. There are people in my classes ranging from those who want to apply to the Counseling Psychology program, those who want to be Licensed Mental Health Counselors and those who are getting their master's degree in order to get into the PhD Clinical Psychology program. I love the program due to being taught more clinical skills rather than in a social work program that just teaches to how to network and pull things together. Bloomington is a wonderful city to live in. It is pretty, liberal and there are several transportation options. Financial Aid ends up being what it is anywhere else. You receive some Perkins Loans due to being in the school of ed. Just like any other program you get what you put into it. If you only put a minor degree of effort into the program then that is what you will get out of it. If you put your all into the program you will see all of the benefits of it!"