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Indiana University-South Bend

Indiana University-South Bend

South Bend, IN · City · 3,933 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$8,653
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
38%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$44,947
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
84%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Indiana University South Bend, the largest IU regional campus, is highly regarded for providing a prestigious Indiana University education at an affordable cost, with particularly renowned programs in the Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics and the Vera Z. Dwyer College of Health Sciences. Boasting a supportive and tight-knit campus culture, the university offers a dynamic student experience through NAIA Titan athletics, over 100 student organizations, and a vibrant local arts scene. What truly sets IU South Bend apart is its picturesque location along the St. Joseph River, featuring the unique River Crossing student housing complex that connects modern, apartment-style living directly to the academic campus via a scenic pedestrian bridge.

Wikipedia:Indiana University South Bend is a public university in South Bend, Indiana. It is the third largest and northernmost campus of Indiana University.

Location
South Bend, IN, 46615-7111 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MDW · Chicago Midway
79 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$8,424$22,811
Housing & food (on campus)$10,184$10,184
Books & supplies$1,166$1,166
Cost of attendance$26,146$40,976
Average net price$8,653Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$22,811
In-state: $8,424
Housing & food (on campus)$10,184
Books & supplies$1,166
Cost of attendance$40,976
In-state: $26,146
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $8,653
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: southbend.iu.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
Indiana University-South Bend’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$23,446
Housing$12,010
Books & supplies$1,320
Personal expenses$2,430
Transportation$1,770
Total published by the school$40,976
See how the in-state total ($26,146) is made up
How it’s made up · in-state, 2026-27
Indiana University-South Bend’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$8,616
Housing$12,010
Books & supplies$1,320
Personal expenses$2,430
Transportation$1,770
Total published by the school$26,146
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$4,637
$30–48k
$4,926
$48–75k
$8,195
$75–110k
$13,968
$110k+
$15,825
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
38%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
24%
Back for yr 2
65%
Transferred
22%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
40% graduated · 24% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 35% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$41,388
10 yrs after entry$44,947
Debt
Median at graduation$21,355
Monthly payment$226
Middle 50% owe$5.2k–$25.5k
90th percentile$38,806
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
84%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1081
R 480–610 · M 470–580
ACT midpoint
21
Comp 21–23 · E 20–23 · M 19–22
SAT middle 50%: 950–1190
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Student Body
Gender
Men 35%Women 65%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
43%
First-gen
41%
Family income
$40,867
Independent
23%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
22%
Race & ethnicity
White
58%
Hispanic
23%
Black
9%
Asian
2%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$41,388
After 10 yrs
$44,947
Business/Commerce, General117
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing73
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities59
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General44
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods36
Social Work29
Biology, General26
Psychology, General23
Fine and Studio Arts23
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas19
Criminal Justice and Corrections19
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions19
Communication and Media Studies18
Business Administration, Management and Operations17
Computer and Information Sciences, General13
Computer Science12
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$36M
Full-time faculty
60%
Faculty salary
$7,053/mo
Teaching spend
$7,700
per student
Federal loans
35%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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