Indiana University-South Bend

South Bend, IN · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Indiana University-South Bend reported a 86.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Indiana University-South Bend is a public 4-year institution in South Bend, IN, with an SAT reference of 1080 and an ACT reference of 22. The historical average net price is $8,653 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

86.0%

2,777 applicants

SAT reference

1080

Combined score

ACT reference

22

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$8,653

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Indiana University-South Bend

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)97010801190
ACT (composite, 1–36)212225

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

37.9%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

65.1%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

3,933

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Indiana University-South Bend, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$4,637
$30,001 – $48,000$4,926
$48,001 – $75,000$8,195
$75,001 – $110,000$13,968
$110,000+$15,825

Top Majors at Indiana University-South Bend

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing169
Health Professions161
Education49
Public Administration & Social Services47
Liberal Arts & General Studies43
Psychology31
Visual & Performing Arts28
Computer & Information Sciences27
Communication & Journalism26
Biological & Biomedical Sciences23

Financial Aid at Indiana University-South Bend

About Indiana University-South Bend

Official website: https://southbend.iu.edu/

Admissions: https://admissions.iusb.edu/

Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana University-South Bend

What is the acceptance rate at Indiana University-South Bend?

Indiana University-South Bend reported a 86% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 2,777. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Indiana University-South Bend?

The historical 86% acceptance rate suggests Indiana University-South Bend was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Indiana University-South Bend?

The imported historical records for Indiana University-South Bend include an SAT reference value of 1080 and an ACT reference value of 22. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Indiana University-South Bend?

The stored historical average net price at Indiana University-South Bend is $8,653 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 89%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $8,152 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Indiana University-South Bend?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Indiana University-South Bend is 38%. its stored first-year retention rate is 65%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Indiana University-South Bend test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Indiana University-South Bend?

Indiana University-South Bend's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Indiana University-South Bend's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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