Indiana University South Bend

Indiana University South Bend is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Indiana University South Bend is 87%. Last year, 2,347 students applied to Indiana University South Bend and 2,039 were admitted.

Reach out to Indiana University South Bend's admissions department to confirm any application fees and information.

Indiana University South Bend Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Indiana University South Bend's admissions stats.

Indiana University South Bend 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.1
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	12.5%
Mean SAT Score	1073
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	18.8%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	2.3%
Waitlist	No

Indiana University South Bend Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Indiana University South Bend.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Considering Applying Early to Indiana University South Bend?

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Indiana University South Bend does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Discover a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Indiana University South Bend Admissions

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to IU South Bend?

IU South Bend is a moderately difficult school to get into. IU South Bend evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, IU South Bend accepted 87% of all applicants, around 2,039 of the 2,347 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like IU South Bend, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Indiana University South Bend

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Indiana University South Bend

Indiana University South Bend has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Indiana University South Bend Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Indiana University South Bend

Wondering what factors are considered by Indiana University South Bend during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Academic GPA	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
State Residency	Considered

Make sure to check with Indiana University South Bend for more information on admission factors.

Indiana University South Bend Application Requirements

To apply to Indiana University South Bend, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Indiana University South Bend's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Indiana University South Bend?

Students admitted to Indiana University South Bend have an average unweighted GPA of 3.1.

Out of all students that were admitted, 67.2% submitted a class rank. At Indiana University South Bend 12.5% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 29% were in the top 25% and 62.5% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Indiana University South Bend, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	8.14%
3.75 and 3.99	9.91%
3.50 and 3.74	13.76%
3.25 and 3.49	11.98%
3.00 and 3.24	18.49%
2.50 and 2.9	22.19%
2.00 and 2.49	14.64%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Indiana University South Bend directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Indiana University South Bend is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 18.8% of Indiana University South Bend's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 2.3% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Indiana University South Bend?

To be competitive with other Indiana University South Bend applicants, you should aim to earn between 970 and 1180 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Indiana University South Bend 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1180 and 25% of scored lower than 970, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Indiana University South Bend student is 1073.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Indiana University South Bend students scored 600 or higher and 75% of students scored 490 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Indiana University South Bend students scored 590 or higher, and 75% scored a 490 or higher.

To be most competitive at Indiana University South Bend, you should strive to earn between 18 and 22 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 22 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Indiana University South Bend's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 22, and three out of four students scored lower than 22 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Indiana University South Bend students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

More Information on Transferring to Indiana University South Bend

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Indiana University South Bend. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Indiana University South Bend during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Indiana University South Bend Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Indiana University South Bend?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Indiana University South Bend.

Does Indiana University South Bend accept transfer credits?

✅ Indiana University South Bend accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Indiana University South Bend accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Indiana University South Bend accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Indiana University South Bend accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Indiana University South Bend?

❌ No, Indiana University South Bend is test optional, so you can decide if you want to to submit your test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Indiana University South Bend's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Indiana University South Bend is 87%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Indiana University South Bend?

❌ Indiana University South Bend does not offer early decision.

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