Indiana University - South Bend Rankings

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Ranking Category
#7724 of 14,131 In the World
#2072 of 2,597 In North America
#1979 of 2,496 In the United States
#42 of 55 In Indiana
#1 of 2 In South Bend

Quick Review

Acceptance rate
86%
Average SAT
1070
Average ACT
23
Aid receiving
89%
Undergraduates
3,918
Graduates
528
Male:Female Ratio
33:67
Control
Public
Highest Degree
Post-master's certificate
Website
iusb.edu

Indiana University - South Bend Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

Indiana University - South Bend has an acceptance rate of 86% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 86% 83% 87%
Applicants 2,777 914 1,861
Admissions 2,388 763 1,623
Freshmen enrolled full time 810 301 509
Freshmen enrolled part time 76 20 56

2,186 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

668 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

SAT scores

Among admitted applicants
243 or 27%
submitted SAT

25% of them
had 970
or below

75% of them
had 1170
or below

Typical SAT scores of first-years in Indiana University - South Bend are 970-1170 (middle 50% range).

ACT scores

Among admitted applicants
11 or 1%
submitted ACT

25% of them
had 21
or below

75% of them
had 25
or below

Typical ACT scores of first-years in Indiana University - South Bend are 21-25 (middle 50% range).

Admissions requirements

College-preparatory program Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
Secondary school GPA Considered but not required
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

White 2753 (62%)
Hispanic 881 (20%)
Black or African American 369 (8%)
Two or more races 238 (5%)
Asian 90 (2%)
Nonresident Alien 85 (2%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 20 (0.5%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 3 (0.1%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 1 (0%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.

Average aid awarded
$8,152
Students receiving aid
89%

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $7,492$7,979
Tuition in-state $7,492$7,979
Tuition out-of-state $21,356$18,888
Fee in-district $687$687
Fee in-state $687$687
Fee out-of-state $687$687

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 386
Combined charge for room and board $11,216

Indiana University - South Bend majors

Indiana University - South Bend has granted 645 bachelor's degrees across 49 programs and 133 master's across 16 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Indiana University - South Bend.

Major Associate Bachelor Master
Business & Commerce, General 117 27
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 59
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse 56
Health and Wellness, General 44
Elementary Education and Teaching 36 7
Social Work 29
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 26
Psychology, General 23
Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer 21
Criminal Justice & Safety Studies 19
Dental Hygiene & Hygienist 19
Fine & Studio Arts, General 19
Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist 18
Business Administration and Management, General 17
Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services 17
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 17
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 17
English Language and Literature, General 9 5
Special Education and Teaching, General 4 10
Informatics 13
Computer Science 12
Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist 12
Family Practice Nurse & Nursing 11
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies 11
Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist 10
Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia 9
Public Administration 9
Social Studies Teacher Education 9
English & Language Arts Teacher Education 7
Mathematics and Computer Science 7
Anthropology, General 6
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 6
Music Performance, General 1 4
Political Science and Government, General 4 1
Art & Art Studies, General 4
Chemistry, General 3 1
History, General 4
Biochemistry 3
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General 3
Nursing Education 3
Physics, General 3
Sociology, General 3
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General 2
Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 2
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 2
Mathematics Teacher Education 2
Philosophy 2
Spanish Language and Literature 2
Sustainability Studies 2
Actuarial Science 1
Economics, General 1
French Language and Literature 1
German Language and Literature 1
Labor Studies 1
Mathematics, General 1
Music Teacher Education 1
Music, General 1
Nursing Administration 1
Secondary Education and Teaching 1
Grand Total 21 645 133

Indiana University - South Bend has a graduation rate of 36%, which is among the 19% lowest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 36% 31% 39%
  • Full-time retention rate - 67%
  • Part-time retention rate - 39%

Notable alumni

  1. Rudy Yakym

    Rudy Yakym
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1984-.. (age 41)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Rudolph Chester Yakym III is an American politician and businessman who is the member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Indiana's 2nd congressional district. He is a member of the Republican Party.

  2. Shelli Yoder

    Shelli Yoder
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1968-.. (age 57)
    Occupations
    businesspersonpoliticianbeauty pageant contestant
    Biography

    Shelli Renee Yoder is an American politician serving in the Indiana Senate for Monroe County, Indiana from Senate District 40. A former Miss Indiana and a Miss America 1993 contestant, Yoder has held positions at a number of nonprofit organizations. She was the Democratic nominee for the United States House of Representatives in Indiana's 9th congressional district in 2012 and 2016. However, she was defeated both times by Republicans: first by Todd Young and then by Trey Hollingsworth. In June 2020, she won the Democratic primary for Indiana state senate district 40. She was elected on November 3, 2020. She was sworn in on November 17, 2020.

  3. David Bell

    David Bell
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1969-.. (age 56)
    Occupations
    writeruniversity teacher
    Biography

    David J. Bell is an American writer and university professor of English. His most recent novel is She's Gone, his first young adult novel and a New York Times bestseller. Bell's next adult novel, Try Not To Breathe, will be published in June 2023.

  4. Michael P. Kube-McDowell

    Michael P. Kube-McDowell
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1954-.. (age 71)
    Occupations
    writernovelistscience fiction writer
    Biography

    Michael Paul Kube-McDowell, also known as Michael McDowell or Michael P. McDowell, is an American science fiction and non-fiction author.

General info

Alternative names IU South Bend
IU SB
IUSB
Founded 1922
Colors red, white
Academic calendar August to May
Total FTE staff 492
Carnegie classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs

Location and contacts

Address 1700 Mishawaka Ave
South Bend, Indiana, 46615-7111
United States
City population 103,000
Phone 5745204872

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