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Indiana University-South Bend

Indiana University-South Bend is a public university in a midsize city in the South Bend, IN metro with 3,918 students and a 84% acceptance rate.

South Bend, Indiana · Public · City, midsize · 3,918 students

NAIA · Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Admission rate

84%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,081

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

21–25

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$8,653

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

40%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

67%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$44,947

10 years after entry

Students

3,918

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by 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
Over $110,000$15,825

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreIndiana University-South Bend courseCredits
Calculus AB366 MATH-M 119 3 cr.
Calculus BC368 MATH-M 119 3 cr.
Biology320 BIOL-L 100 5 cr.
Chemistry325 CHEM-C 101, CHEM-C 121 5 cr.
Physics 1383 PHYS-P 100 5 cr.
English Language and Composition336 ENG-W 130 3 cr.
English Literature and Composition337 ENG-L 198 3 cr.
United States History307 HIST-H 105 3 cr.
Show all 36 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB366 MATH-M 119 3 cr.
Calculus AB466 MATH-M 215 5 cr.
Calculus BC368 MATH-M 119 3 cr.
Calculus BC468 MATH-M 215, MATH-M 216 10 cr.
Biology320 BIOL-L 100 5 cr.
Biology420 BIOL-L 101, BIOL-L 102 10 cr.
Chemistry325 CHEM-C 101, CHEM-C 121 5 cr.
Chemistry425 CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 125 5 cr.
Physics 1383 PHYS-P 100 5 cr.
Physics 1383 PHYS-P 201 5 cr.
English Language and Composition336 ENG-W 130 3 cr.
English Language and Composition436 ENG-W 131 3 cr.
English Literature and Composition337 ENG-L 198 3 cr.
United States History307 HIST-H 105 3 cr.
United States History407 HIST-H 105, HIST-H 106 6 cr.
Psychology385 PSY-P 101 3 cr.
Statistics390 MATH-M 118 or MATH-A 118 3 cr.
Statistics490 MATH-K 300 3 cr.
Computer Science A331 CSCI-A 201 4 cr.
Macroeconomics335 ECON-E 202 3 cr.
Microeconomics334 ECON-E 201 3 cr.
World History: Modern393 HIST-H 101 3 cr.
Environmental Science340 BIOL-L 200 3 cr.
Physics 2384 PHYS-P 100 5 cr.
Physics 2384 PHYS-P 202 5 cr.
European History343 HIST-H 103 3 cr.
European History443 HIST-H 103, HIST-H 104 6 cr.
Human Geography353 GEOG-G 110 3 cr.
Art History313 FINA-UN 100 3 cr.
Art History413 FINA-UN 100, FINA-UN 100 6 cr.
Art History513 FINA-A 150, FINA-UN 100 6 cr.
Music Theory375 MUS-T 109 3 cr.
Art: Studio Art - 2D Design315 FINA-F 102 3 cr.
Art: Studio Art - 3D Design316 FINA-F 101 3 cr.
Art: Studio Art - Drawing314 FINA-F 100 3 cr.
Calculus AB Subscore369 MATH-M 119 3 cr.
Calculus AB Subscore469 MATH-M 215 5 cr.
Chinese Language and Culture328 EALC-C 201 4 cr.
Chinese Language and Culture428 EALC-C 201, EALC-C 202 8 cr.
Comparative Government and Politics358 POLS-Y 107 3 cr.
French Language and Culture348 FREN-F 100, FREN-F 150, FREN-F 200 11 cr.
French Language and Culture448 FREN-F 100, FREN-F 150, FREN-F 200, FREN-F 250 14 cr.
German Language and Culture255 GER-G 100 4 cr.
German Language and Culture355 GER-G 100, GER-G 150, GER-G 200, GER-G 250 14 cr.
Italian Language and Culture362 FRIT-M 100 4 cr.
Italian Language and Culture462 FRIT-M 100, FRIT-M 150 8 cr.
Italian Language and Culture562 FRIT-M 100, FRIT-M 150, FRIT-M 200 11 cr.
Japanese Language and Culture364 EALC-J 201 3 cr.
Japanese Language and Culture464 EALC-J 201, EALC-J 202 6 cr.
Latin360 CLAS-L 100, CLAS-L 150 8 cr.
Latin460 CLAS-L 200, CLAS-L 250, CLAS-L 304 9 cr.
Physics B378 PHYS-P 100 5 cr.
Physics B478 PHYS-P 201 5 cr.
Physics B578 PHYS-P 201, PHYS-P 202 10 cr.
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism382 PHYS-P 202 5 cr.
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism482 PHYS-P 222 5 cr.
Physics C: Mechanics380 PHYS-P 100 5 cr.
Physics C: Mechanics480 PHYS-P 221 5 cr.
Spanish Language or Literature and Culture3SPAN-S 101, SPAN-S 102, SPAN-S 200 9 cr.
Spanish Language or Literature and Culture4SPAN-S 101, SPAN-S 102, SPAN-S 200, SPAN-S 250 12 cr.
Spanish Language or Literature and Culture5SPAN-S 101, SPAN-S 102, SPAN-S 200, 250, 311 15 cr.
U.S. Government357 POLS-Y 103 3 cr.

Source: southeast.iu.edu · checked September 26, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business/Commerce136
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse47
Social Work47
Health and Wellness45
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other43
Psychology31
Elementary Education and Teaching29
Business Administration and Management29
Show the other 39 majors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies21
Computer Science21
Biology/Biological Sciences19
Fine/Studio Arts18
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist18
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist17
Speech Communication and Rhetoric14
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other14
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other14
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia12
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist6
Spanish Language and Literature6
Social Studies Teacher Education6
English/Language Arts Teacher Education6
History5
English Language and Literature5
Informatics5
Political Science and Government4
Anthropology4
Physics4
Biochemistry4
Music Teacher Education4
Actuarial Science3
Art/Art Studies3
Chemistry3
Applied Mathematics3
Music Performance2
Music2
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other2
Sustainability Studies2
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other1
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1
Special Education and Teaching1
Art Teacher Education1
Mathematics Teacher Education1
French Language Teacher Education1
Philosophy1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1
Labor Studies1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NAIA, Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball

Women’s varsity · NAIA, Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

Faith groups

Newman Connection, Ratio Christi

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), chapters.ratiochristi.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI

325,294 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

South Bend International (SBN)

Nearest hub airport

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 9.2 of 20

Elevation

715 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

17°F

July high

83°F

Annual snowfall

49.9 in

Days at 90°F or higher

17 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,010 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

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