# Indiana University-South Bend

South Bend, IN. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/indiana-university-south-bend

Indiana University-South Bend is a public college in South Bend, IN with 3,933 undergraduates. It admits 84% of applicants, and admitted students average 1081 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $8,607 per year ($5,752 for families earning under $30,000). 35% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $50,051 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 84% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,777 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 2,388 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 480–610 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 470–580 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 21–23 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $18,320 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $8,607 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $5,752 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $5,564 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $6,333 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $13,330 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $17,058 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 3,933 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 35% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $50,051 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,500 (FY2024) |

## What Indiana University-South Bend considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Considered
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Indiana University-South Bend's acceptance rate?**

Indiana University-South Bend admits 84% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for Indiana University-South Bend?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 480–610 on SAT Reading and Writing and 470–580 on SAT Math; the average total is 1081.

**What ACT score do you need for Indiana University-South Bend?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–23.

**Is Indiana University-South Bend test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Indiana University-South Bend?**

In Fall 2023, 2,777 students applied to Indiana University-South Bend and 2,388 were admitted; 886 enrolled.

**Does Indiana University-South Bend consider legacy status?**

No. Indiana University-South Bend reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Indiana University-South Bend require an essay?**

Indiana University-South Bend reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Indiana University-South Bend cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $18,320 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $8,607.

**What is Indiana University-South Bend's graduation rate?**

35% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 151342. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology