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Known for health sciences — excellent value
Indiana University-South Bend is a public institution in South Bend with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1072, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 3.8K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
36% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,947 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,364.
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Indiana University-South Bend Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1072
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
63.5%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
28
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (85)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
67%
- •67% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Indiana University began offering classes in South Bend in 1922 as an extension of the main campus of Indiana University Bloomington.
- •The university appointed a resident director in 1940: Logan from Martins, then a graduate student at the University of Chicago, took on the job.
- •In 1941, Ernest Gerkin was named the first permanent full-time faculty member.
- •Donald Carmony became the director from 1944 to 1950, followed by Jack Detzler, who remained in the job until 1964.
- •In 1961 the first IU South Bend building was constructed on newly acquired land on the north shore of the St.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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