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Indiana University South Bend
South Bend,
IN
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate87%
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About IU South Bend
Indiana University South Bend is a public, state university in the suburb of South Bend, Indiana. IU South Bend was founded in 1922. The college enrolls around 4,326 students a year, including 3,753 undergraduate students.
IU South Bend Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into IU South Bend. Around 87% of applicants get into IU South Bend each year. Out of 2,347 applications received in 2022, 2,039 students were offered admission.
| Indiana University South Bend Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 87% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.1 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 18.8% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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College Info
IU South Bend Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to IU South Bend is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to IU South Bend is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
IU South Bend SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
970 - 1180
Math SAT Range
480 - 600
Reading SAT Range
490 - 590
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1180 and Above
Good
970 to 1180
Avg
970 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for IU South Bend students is 1073. Applicants with SAT scores of 1180 and above have a good chance of being admitted to IU South Bend, while applicants with SAT scores between 970 to 1180 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 970 have a low chance of being offered a spot at IU South Bend.
IU South Bend Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$9,139
In State$23,003
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,492
$21,356
Fees
$667
$667
Housing
Unknown
Unknown
Books
$980
$980
Student Life
Wondering what life at IU South Bend is like? There are approximately 4,326 students enrolled at IU South Bend, including 3,753 undergraduate students and 573 graduate students. 76% percent of students attend school full-time, 93% percent are from IN and 7% percent of students are from other states.
76%
Full Time24%
Part Time93%
In State7%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
4,326
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
87%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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