Nate Swanson President | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LLC-Bloomington
Nate Swanson President | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LLC-Bloomington
Of the three institutions in the county, Indiana University-Bloomington was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 50,080 people applied to Monroe County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 47,112 students enrolled in the universities, including 35,767 in undergraduate and 11,345 in graduate programs. Only 1.4% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (67.1%) and Asian (9%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Indiana University-Bloomington stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 47,005 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington in Monroe County.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Bloomington | 50,080 | 41,066 | 47,005 |
| Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington | -- | -- | -- |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LLC-Bloomington | -- | -- | 107 |
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