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IU

Indiana University-South Bend

South Bend, INPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 84% Acceptance
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84%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$8,653
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
3.9K
Students
Medium campus body
$41,388
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Indiana University-South Bend is a public institution located in the city setting of South Bend, IN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 84%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
3.9K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
84% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading480 - 610
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math470 - 580
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite21 - 23
1typical 50% range36
84%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences26% of degrees
Business & Marketing24% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,931
Earnings 5yr: $109,418
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,947
Earnings 5yr: $115,421
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,574
Earnings 5yr: $91,625
Debt: $27,400
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,541
Earnings 5yr: $74,449
Debt: $26,412
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,862
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,275
Earnings 5yr: $61,268
Debt: $20,500
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,436
Earnings 5yr: $51,812
Debt: $26,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,887
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,512
Earnings 5yr: $50,867
Debt: $27,500
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,394
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,764
Earnings 5yr: $61,906
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,778
Earnings 5yr: $44,363
Debt: $17,275
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,815
Earnings 5yr: $40,789
Debt: $25,319
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,344
Earnings 5yr: $50,547
Debt: $24,263
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,977
Earnings 5yr: $48,355
Debt: $26,498
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,521
Earnings 5yr: $48,511
Debt: $22,465
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,755
Earnings 5yr: $47,530
Debt: $26,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,703
Earnings 5yr: $44,585
Debt: $26,000
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,663
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,295
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $36,711
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,625

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$8,653
In-State Tuition$8,424
Out-of-State Tuition$22,811
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

43%
Pell Grants
35%
Take Loans
49%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$41,388
+9% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$44,947

Completion Signals

40%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
65%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$130/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

35%
Men
65%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 35% men and 65% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
41%
Part-Time Share
22%
Avg Family Income
$51,830
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