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Graduate Programs
Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, a great college town with an appoximate population of over 70,000, but has an area of inhabitants that tops 127,000. Bloomington, the geographical center of the administrative seat of Monroe County, is located just an hour from the state's capital, Indianapolis. A day's drive will connect you with more than half of the U.S. population.
"...its cobblestone streets, limestone buildings, and old-fashioned porches create a laid-back setting, while the outdoor markets and frequent concerts and lectures keep energy at a steady high. To paraphrase one local artisan, Bloomington has the soul of a big city but the heart of a small town...the cultural pulse of the MIdwest." ~Travel and Leisure Magazine.
Indiana University was chosen as America's "Hottest Big State School" by Newsweek Magazine, citing the university's embrace of information-age technology.
Inc. Magazine ranked Bloomington number 19 in the country on its list of America's best cities for doing business. "Not only is Indiana University the largest employer in town, its faculty and students helped spawn 60 tech-related start ups." (5/05)
Bloomington was listed at number 8 on the Forbes list of Best Places for Business. The rankings were based on criteria including the cost of doing business, cost of living, crime rate, culture and leisure, job growth and educational attainment. ~Forbes (5/05)
If you are interested in comparing the cost of living to other cities around the U.S., take a look at this chart as provided by the Indiana Business Research Center, IU Kelly School of Business (7/06)
| City |
Cost of Living Index |
| Bloomington, Indiana |
102.8 |
| Atlanta, GA |
102.5 |
| Austin, TX |
105.2 |
| Boston, MA |
178.9 |
| Denver, CO |
143.0 |
| San Jose, CA |
240.1 |
| Seattle, WA |
153.6 |
| National Average |
102.76 |
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