IUSB Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 83.84%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1080. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,424
- Out-of-State Tuition: $22,811
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at IUSB:
- Total Enrollment: 4,631, including 756 online students
- 4,083 Undergraduate, 548 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 33.7% men, 66.3% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 40%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 1%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 65%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 108 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 15 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 26 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
IUSB Overview
Indiana University-South Bend (IUSB) is a four-year, public school located in South Bend, IN. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The IUSB's tuition & fees is $8,424 for Indiana residents and $22,811 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 64% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,890.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,631 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
IUSB's acceptance rate is 83.84% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 38.98%. The median SAT score is 1080 and the ACT score is 22.
IUSB ranked 14th in Indiana Colleges rankings. Indiana University-South Bend is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Indiana University-South Bend is $8,424 for in-state students and $22,811 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,925 for in-state students and $20,256 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,676 for Indiana residents and $23,606 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,192 for Indiana residents and $20,961 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,424 | $22,811 |
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| Graduate | $8,925 | $20,256 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,676 | $23,606 |
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| Graduate | $9,192 | $20,961 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Indiana University-South Bend offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at IUSB
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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