Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN • 4-year Public • Acceptance Rate 84%
Indiana University-South Bend is a public university in South Bend, Indiana. IU South Bend enrolls 8,049 students.
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 8,049 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 84% |
| Tuition and fees | |
|---|---|
| In State | $8,179 |
| Out-of-State | $22,043 |
| Paying For College |
See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to IU South Bend, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 480 | 550 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 530 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| ACT English | 20 | 22 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 20 | 22 |
| Consideration | Required | Not required but considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA |  |
||
| Secondary school rank | |
||
| Secondary school record | |
||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |
||
| Recommendations | |
||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |
||
| Admission test scores | |
||
| English Proficiency Test | |
||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |
||
| Work experience | |
||
| Personal statement or essay | |
||
| Legacy status | |
Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending IU SB.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,492 | $21,356 |
| Fees | $687 | $687 |
| Room and Board | $11,216 | $11,216 |
| Books | $644 | $644 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $20,039 | $33,903 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | 136 | 29 | |
| Social Work | 47 | ||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 47 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 45 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 43 | ||
| Psychology, General | 31 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 29 | 1 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 29 | ||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 24 | ||
| Computer Science | 21 | ||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 21 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 19 | 1 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | 19 | |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 19 | ||
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 18 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 17 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 14 | ||
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 14 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 14 | ||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 14 | ||
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 14 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 12 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 11 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 10 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | ||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | 2 | |
| Public Administration | 6 | ||
| History, General | 5 | 1 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 6 | ||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 6 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Informatics | 5 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 4 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 4 | ||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 0 | 4 | |
| Physics, General | 4 | ||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | 0 | |
| Music Performance, General | 2 | 1 | |
| Actuarial Science | 3 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| French Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Labor Studies | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release