Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN · Public
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Indiana University South Bend admitted 83.8% of applicants university-wide (2,360 of 2,815).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 83.8% | 2,360 | 2,815 |
| Men | 81.8% | 719 | 879 |
| Women | 84.8% | 1,637 | 1,930 |
Of 2,360 admitted students, 920 enrolled (39.0% yield).
Indiana University South Bend U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 950–1190
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 21–23
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Indiana University South Bend U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $34,161/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,811 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $11,350 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $34,161/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $4,637 |
| $30k–48k | $4,926 |
| $48k–75k | $8,195 |
| $75k–110k | $13,968 |
| Over $110k | $15,825 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Dean's Scholarship — $3,000 - $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Academic Excellence Scholarship — $2,000 - $4,000 per year (Automatic)
- IU South Bend Academic Excellence Award — Up to $3,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Scholarship — $1,000 - $3,000 per year (Merit)
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- IU South Bend Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (International Aid)
- IU South Bend Academic Excellence Award — Up to $3,000 per year (Merit)
Indiana University South Bend U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application for Admission (ApplyIU or Common App)
- Official High School Transcript
International applicants
- Application for Admission (ApplyIU or Common App)
- Official High School Transcript
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Indiana University South Bend · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Indiana University South Bend requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $44,947
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 40.1%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 65%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,355
- At graduation
Indiana University South Bend · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #547
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (19%), Biological & life sciences (6%), Visual & performing arts (5%).
Indiana University South Bend U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.