Indiana University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Indiana University-South Bend is a public research university in South Bend, Indiana, serving roughly 3,933 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 83.84% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $44,947 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,424
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,653 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 83.84% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,933 78.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 40.09%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 41.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 60.3%
- Average SAT Score: 1081
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,622
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,777
- Room & Board: $10,184 annual estimate
Indiana University-South Bend: what the data shows
Common questions about Indiana University-South Bend, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Indiana University-South Bend?
Indiana University-South Bend is located in South Bend, IN (ZIP 46615-7111).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Indiana University-South Bend public or private?
Indiana University-South Bend is a Public institution.
How much does Indiana University-South Bend cost?
Published tuition: $8,424 in-state, $22,811 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,653.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,637 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,926 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,195 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,968 |
| $110,001+ | $15,825 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $33,696.
How hard is it to get into Indiana University-South Bend?
Admission rate: 83.84%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1081 and midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Indiana University-South Bend?
Total enrollment: 3,933 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,622 students.
Graduate enrollment: 548 students.
About 78% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Indiana University-South Bend?
150%-time completion rate: 40.09%.
First-year retention: 65.1%.
What do graduates of Indiana University-South Bend earn?
Median earnings: $41,388 six years after entry; $44,947 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,355.
42.67% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Indiana University-South Bend known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business/Commerce, General (166 completions)
- Social Work (47 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (47 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (45 completions)
- Health and Wellness, General (45 completions)
- Psychology, General (31 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (30 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (29 completions)
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services (24 completions)
- Computer Science (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Indiana University-South Bend a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 83.84%; completion rate 40.09%; median earnings $44,947 at 10 years; net price $8,653. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,424
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Indiana University-South Bend was $8,424.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,653
2024 Value
In 2024 Indiana University-South Bend had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,653.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$34,612 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,653 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$33,696 4-Year In-State Tuition
$91,244 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$10,184 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,166 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$19,774 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$79,096 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Indiana University-South Bend.
Financial Aid by Income Level
42.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
34.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Indiana University-South Bend was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Indiana University-South Bend in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,816 | $17,778 | $12,068 |
| 2014 | $6,905 | $18,081 | $10,377 |
| 2015 | $6,986 | $18,379 | $10,035 |
| 2016 | $7,073 | $18,683 | $10,077 |
| 2017 | $7,207 | $19,038 | $9,169 |
| 2018 | $7,344 | $19,400 | $8,859 |
| 2019 | $7,527 | $19,978 | $8,717 |
| 2020 | $7,715 | $20,574 | $9,646 |
| 2021 | $7,827 | $20,934 | $8,518 |
| 2022 | $7,941 | $21,301 | $8,505 |
| 2023 | $8,179 | $22,043 | $8,364 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
83.84% Acceptance Rate
2,777 Total Applicants
2,388 Students Admitted
886 First-Time Students Enrolled
37.10% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1081
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Indiana University-South Bend reported total enrollment of about 3,933 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (58.1%), Hispanic or Latino (23.0%), and Black or African American (8.6%). About 42.67% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
78.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Indiana University-South Bend in 2024 is 3,933 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,622 students. Graduate enrollment is about 548 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 58.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
23.95% 100% Completion Time
40.09% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 23.95% of students graduating from Indiana University-South Bend completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business/Commerce, General: 51% male / 49% female
- Social Work: 9% male / 91% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 9% male / 91% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Indiana University-South Bend.
Return on Investment
$21,355 Median Student Debt
$44,947 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
47.51% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1198.60% Return on Investment
4.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Indiana University-South Bend.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 64 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business/Commerce, General: 166 completions
2. Social Work: 47 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 47 completions
4. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 45 completions
5. Health and Wellness, General: 45 completions
6. Psychology, General: 31 completions
7. Elementary Education and Teaching: 30 completions
8. Business Administration and Management, General: 29 completions
9. Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services: 24 completions
Most popular programs at Indiana University-South Bend.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Indiana University-South Bend graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Indiana University-South Bend from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 60.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,053
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,700
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Indiana University-South Bend is a public institution located in South Bend, IN, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business/Commerce, General, Social Work, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 3,933 students. Student body composition includes White (58.1%), Hispanic or Latino (23.0%), Black or African American (8.6%). The admission rate is 83.84%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1081. The 150%-time completion rate is 40.09%. Approximately 42.67% of students receive Pell Grants. About 41.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
South Bend, IN 46615-7111
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 64 distinct degree programs, Indiana University-South Bend provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Indiana University-South Bend located?
Indiana University-South Bend is located in South Bend, IN.
What is Indiana University-South Bend's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Indiana University-South Bend is 83.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,777 applicants and 2,388 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Indiana University-South Bend cost?
Reported tuition is $8,424 and average net price is $8,653 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,184 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Indiana University-South Bend?
Indiana University-South Bend reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,622 students, White (58.1%), Hispanic or Latino (23.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Indiana University-South Bend?
About 41.0% of students at Indiana University-South Bend are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Indiana University-South Bend?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Indiana University-South Bend reports midpoint SAT about 1081 and midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Indiana University-South Bend earn?
Median earnings are $41,388 six years after entry and $44,947 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Indiana University-South Bend?
The 150%-time completion rate is 40.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Indiana University-South Bend students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,355.
Is Indiana University-South Bend public or private?
Indiana University-South Bend is a public institution located in South Bend, IN.
Is Indiana University-South Bend an HBCU?
No. Indiana University-South Bend is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Indiana University-South Bend a tribal college?
No. Indiana University-South Bend is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Indiana college costs
- Indiana colleges by ROI
- South Bend, Indiana city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Indiana
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.