Indiana University Bloomington is a flagship public research university founded in 1820, making it one of the oldest universities in the Midwest. Set on a scenic 1,937-acre campus in Bloomington, Indiana, IU enrolls approximately 47,000 students and offers more than 550 programs across 17 schools and colleges. The university is known for its Jacobs School of Music — one of the most respected music conservatories in the world — as well as strong programs in business (Kelley School), law, public affairs, and the sciences. Campus highlights include the limestone architecture of the original buil…