2026 Indiana University (IU Kelley) Club Tier List/Ranking

Best clubs within Kelley based on prestige and usefulness of getting into workshops from an incoming sophomore.

Disclaimer - Many of you freshmen reading this list will get on campus and apply for and get rejected from a bunch of clubs. I promise you it won't matter/significantly change your likelihood of getting in to workshops/landing a competitive internship offer. 

Disclaimer II - Business fraternities are not on this list, but in many cases are just as prestigious as many of these clubs. Some are even more useful when it comes to getting into workshops than these S/S+ clubs.

S+: CMC | FIR | Knall-Cohen

S: PMC 

A: M&A Advisors | FDP (diversity) | AMC (Cohort) | RxDI (Intensive)

B: CIG | TBE (public) | BTA | FSC (public) | SOF | DTD

C: TAMID | Private Equity Club (public) | RxDI (public) | Hispanic Finance Association (diversity) | Aperture Partners | URT (public)

D: AMC (Rotational)

F: Not on list

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's a breakdown of the IU Kelley club tier list/ranking for 2026, focusing on prestige and usefulness for workshops and competitive internships:

S+ Tier

  • CMC (Capital Markets Club)
  • FIR (Financial Institutions and Regulation)
  • Knall-Cohen Fund

S Tier

  • PMC (Portfolio Management Club)

A Tier

  • M&A Advisors
  • FDP (Financial Diversity Program) (diversity-focused)
  • AMC (Asset Management Cohort) (Cohort-specific)
  • RxDI (Intensive Track)

B Tier

  • CIG (Consulting Industry Group)
  • TBE (The Business Experience - public)
  • BTA (Business Technology Advisors)
  • FSC (Financial Services Club - public)
  • SOF (Student Organization for Finance)
  • DTDC (Data and Technology Development Club)

C Tier

  • TAMID (Consulting/Investment Club)
  • Private Equity Club (public)
  • RxDI (Public Track)
  • Hispanic Finance Association (diversity-focused)
  • Aperture Partners
  • URT (Undergraduate Research Track - public)

D Tier

  • AMC (Rotational Track)

F Tier

  • Clubs not listed or considered less impactful.

Key Notes

  1. Workshops vs. Clubs: While these clubs can provide valuable experience and networking, they are not the sole determinant of workshop acceptance or internship success.
  2. Business Fraternities: These are not included in the list but can sometimes rival or exceed the prestige and utility of S/S+ tier clubs for workshop admissions.
  3. Rejection is Common: Many freshmen face rejections from clubs, but this does not significantly impact long-term success if you remain proactive and focused.

This tier list provides a solid guide for prioritizing your efforts as an incoming sophomore at Kelley.

Sources: US Undergraduate University Tier Rankings 2023 - Backed by Data, Comprehensive Undergraduate Target Schools Tier List 2020, US Undergraduate University Tier Rankings 2023 - Backed by Data, IU Kelley Prestige, Comprehensive Undergraduate Target Schools Tier List 2020

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