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Indiana University-South Bend
Most applicants get into Indiana University-South Bend — 83.8% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Indiana University-South Bend sits in South Bend proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $99,574 four years out. Faculty pay averages $84,636 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 3,933 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 65.1% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 970 and 1170 — below the IN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Indiana University-South Bend's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Indiana University-South Bend without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 970 and 1170; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 490 | 540 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 530 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 22 | 25 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Indiana University-South Bend received 2,777 applications and admitted 2,388 (86%), with 886 enrolling.
How Indiana University-South Bend compares
| Indiana University-South Bend | Indiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 83.8% | 77.9% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,424 | $32,352 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $44,947 | $52,071 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Indiana University-South Bend's median earnings are $44,947 — below the Indiana benchmark of $52,071. Weigh that against the $8,424 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Indiana University-South Bend prices by residency: $8,424 in-state versus $22,811 out-of-state — a $14,387 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
Indiana University-South Bend enrolls 3,933 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Indiana University-South Bend's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
40.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 60% don't — ask a Indiana University-South Bend tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Indiana University-South Bend
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $99,574 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,541 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $71,862 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $64,275 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $61,436 |
| Biology, General | $56,512 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,778 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $48,815 |
| Social Work | $48,344 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,977 |
| Psychology, General | $46,521 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,755 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,703 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,663 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $36,711 |
Median earnings for these 15 Indiana University-South Bend programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $44,947 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 30 additional Indiana University-South Bend programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Indiana University-South Bend?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 970–1170 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 83.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Indiana University-South Bend's acceptance rate?
86% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,388 admitted from 2,777 applicants.
How much does Indiana University-South Bend cost?
In-state tuition is $8,424; out-of-state students pay $22,811. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Indiana University-South Bend graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $44,947 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Indiana
- Indiana University-Bloomington — 78.2% admitted
- Indiana State University — 80.8% admitted
- Indiana University-Northwest — 73.4% admitted
- Indiana University-Southeast — 84.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.