Explore Indiana University Hillel
IU has become a university chosen by top Jewish high school students and leaders because of the excellence and vibrance of its Hillel, Jewish Studies program, and all around Jewish student community on campus. Few schools can match the range of Jewish intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities that IU has to offer. Indiana University has a well-earned reputation as a school where Jewish students not only receive a fine education, but also as a university where they can meet other Jewish students from throughout the U.S. and participate in a wide array of Jewish campus activities. IU has a very strong and active Jewish community. Hillel offers programs and opportunities to get involved everyday and oftentimes, multiple programs each day. Courses for university credit are taught at Hillel. And Hillel offers 15-20 different clubs including Business Leadership Initiative, Hooshir (premiere Jewish a cappella group), Hoosiers for Israel, Third Street Sports Grille and much more. Up to 120 students/year go on Birthright Israel trips with IU Hillel.
Undergraduate Enrollment
36,571 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
10,693 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator Yes
- Kosher Food Available Yes
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor, Major, Certificate
- Study Abroad in Israel University sponsored program, University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Israel Fellow Yes
- JLIC Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant No
- Open Title VI Investigation Yes
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution None
- Anti-Israel Encampment, Spring 2024 Yes
Kosher Dining
Free Shabbat dinners every Friday night and a partial kosher meal is offered through Hillel in conjunction with the University.
Religious Services
We offer Reform and Conservative services every Friday night followed by a free Shabbat dinner during the academic year. We also offer celebrations and meals for all Jewish holidays.
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Additional Campus Information
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- Private/Public Public
- Acceptance Rate 80%
- U.S. Region Midwest
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $10,312
- Tuition Out-of-State $39,004
- Out-of-State/Int’l 43% / 5%
- Greek Life Yes
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