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Indiana University-South Bend

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South Bend, Indiana 46615-7111

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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.

Established
1922
Mascot
Titus
Type
Public regional master's university
Conference
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86%Acceptance
1072SAT Avg
3,807Students
14:1Student:Faculty
36%Grad Rate
$44,947Earnings 10yr
$8,364Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Indiana University-South Bend Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1072

Reading & WritingMid: 550
490590
MathMid: 535
480580

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
2125

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

86.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1072

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,179
Tuition (out-of-state)$22,043
Room & Board$11,216
Books & Supplies$644
Total Cost of Attendance$15,984
Average Net Price$8,364
Median Debt at Graduation$21,355
Monthly Payment (10yr)$226

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$4,347
$30–48K$5,039
$48–75K$9,272
$75–110K$14,551
$110K+$15,174

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$8,364

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6400.0%

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

Programs (85)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,807
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%

Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Black 8%
Hispanic 22%
Asian 2%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate35.7%
Freshman Retention66.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,388
8 Years$42,843
10 Years$44,947

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$33,800
Men
$45,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from IN state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M
74 mi(128 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
128 mi(222 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
131 mi(227 min)

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