Indiana University-South Bend Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$40
Acceptance Rate
85.99%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
37.02%
Freshmen Enrollment
771
SAT Scores
1,070
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 2,348 students have applied and 2,040 students have allowed to admit to Indiana University-South Bend (Acceptance rate: 86.88%). IUSB's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 37.79 % where 771 students have finally enrolled out of 2,040 admitted students.
IUSB acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Evansville and Grace College and Theological Seminary, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 74.60%).
IUSB enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 30.24%).
How to Apply to Indiana University-South Bend
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply IUSB. IUSB offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admissions.iusb.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://academics.iusb.edu/online-education/ |
| Financial Aid | https://students.iusb.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://iuia.iu.edu/compliance-reports/campus-net-price-calc/index.html |
| Veterans Tuition | students.iusb.edu/student-support-services/veteran-services/ |
| Athletic | https://iuia.iu.edu/compliance-reports/federally-required/index.html |
| Disability Service | southbend.iu.edu/students/student-support-services/aes/index.html |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at IUSB and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Indiana University-South Bend is 1,070 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Indiana University-South Bend is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,068). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-South Bend | 1,070 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,068 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana | 1,095 | 65 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Indiana University-South Bend, 145 students submitted SAT scores (19% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,070 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 490 | 550 | 590 |
| Mathematics | 480 | 520 | 600 |
| Total | 970 | 1,070 | 1,190 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Indiana University-South Bend, 18 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 19 | 22 |
| English | 15 | 18 | 21 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 19 | 23 |
IUSB Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Indiana University-South Bend. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Recommendations, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |