Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN · City · 3,933 students
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YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
South Bend, IN, 46615-7111 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MDW · Chicago Midway
79 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$17,364
Out-of-state COA
$31,751
Avg net price
$8,653
Room & board
$10,184
In-state tuition
$8,424
Out-of-state tuition
$22,811
Books & supplies
$1,166/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$4,637
$30–48k
$4,926
$48–75k
$8,195
$75–110k
$13,968
$110k+
$15,825
Admissions
Admit rate
84%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1081
Reading 480–610
Math 470–580
ACT midpoint
21
Composite 21–23
English 20–23
Math 19–22
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Indiana University-South Bend accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
38%
1st-yr retention
65%
Transfer-out rate
22%
Consumer completion
40%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
40%
Transferred
24%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
35%
Median earnings (6yr)
$41,388
Median earnings (10yr)
$44,947
Median debt
$21,355
Monthly loan payment
$226
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,232–$25,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$38,806
Student Body
Men 35%Women 65%
15
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
43%
First-generation
41%
Median family income
$40,867
Independent students
23%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
22%
Race & ethnicity
White
58%
Hispanic
23%
Black
9%
Asian
2%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$41,388
10 years after entry
$44,947
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Institutional
Endowment
$36M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Full-time faculty
60%
Avg faculty salary
$7,053/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,700
Federal loan rate
35%
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