Indiana University-South Bend
PublicSouth Bend, IN
Located in South Bend, IN, Indiana University-South Bend is a public mid-sized school with roughly 3,933 undergraduates. Indiana University-South Bend is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 84%. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer Science, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $99,574/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $14,387 more per year in tuition and fees (2.7x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Indiana University-South Bend takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Midwest Student Exchange Program
Residents of Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition in selected programs. The school decides who qualifies.
Where do you stand against Indiana University-South Bend's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Indiana University-South Bend weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Indiana University-South Bend's acceptance rate?
Indiana University-South Bend in South Bend, IN admits approximately 84% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Indiana University-South Bend?
Admitted students at Indiana University-South Bend typically score between 950–1190 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Indiana University-South Bend?
Admitted students at Indiana University-South Bend typically score between 21–23 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Indiana University-South Bend cost?
Indiana University-South Bend's total cost of attendance is reported at $17,364 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Indiana University-South Bend offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Indiana University-South Bend takes part in the Midwest Student Exchange Program, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Indiana University-South Bend?
For 2024-25, Indiana University-South Bend's published tuition and required fees were $22,811 for out-of-state students and $8,424 for in-state students -- $14,387 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Indiana University-South Bend require students to live on campus?
No -- Indiana University-South Bend doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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