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Indiana University, South Bend is a public regional university located in South Bend, Indiana. Indiana University-South Bend is very inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at Indiana University-South Bend is in the bottom 50% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $39,572 10 years after enrolling, 41st in Indiana, and in the bottom 25% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, Indiana University-South Bend bachelor students earn 11% less than the national average.
Indiana University, South Bend’s median net annual cost of $9,646 and average years to graduate of 5.1 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at Indiana University-South Bend sorted by number of graduates - Business and Commerce, Registered Nursing, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Social Work, Allied Health Services, Education - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$9,646
Average years to graduate
5.1
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Dental Support Services
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 2.23
Computer Science
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 2.34
Education (subject specific)
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 4.27
Psychology
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 5.04
Biology
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 5.18
Comms & Media Studies
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 5.53
Criminal Justice
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 5.71
Poli Sci/Government
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 15.06
Broadcast & Digital Comms
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 15.63
Fine & Studio Arts
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When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 25.24
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 3 graduate programs at Indiana University-South Bend - Student Counseling, Business and Commerce, Registered Nursing - are shown below.
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 5.1 years. 41% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at Indiana University-South Bend is 18% lower than the state average, and 16% below the average for all regional universities in the country.
At Indiana University-South Bend, Pell Grant recipients represent 39% of the measured graduating class, 4% higher than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at Indiana University-South Bend graduates within 5.1 years.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
Indiana University, South Bend’s economic mobility score of 23.77 is calculated by adjusting the 3 economic score of lower-income students by the 39% pell grant recipients within the student body. Indiana University-South Bend’s EMS of 23.77 ranks in the top 25% nationally. Please note that the economic mobility score considers only students that have graduated.
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Top 25%
The average Title IV recipient at Indiana University, South Bend pays $9,646 a year, $10,599 less than the $20,245 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $9,646
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At Indiana University-South Bend, 82% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $9,646 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 33% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $4,898. This is 21% less than the national average.
Federal grants
$4,590
Pell grants
$4,277
State grants
$4,892
Institutional grants
$2,171
Indiana University, South Bend offers 13 online bachelor programs, 3 of which are held exclusively online. At the master’s level Indiana University-South Bend offers 9 programs, 6 of which are held exclusively online. We use the IPEDS July '20 — July '21 Distance Education report to determine which programs are online. EarningsPlus data is provided when available.
Online programs
22
Hybrid programs
13
Percentage of programs online
29%
Indiana University, South Bend's very inclusive admissions are indicated by their 89% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 2,270 applicants, of which 2,019 were admitted and 697 enrolled. Indiana University-South Bend has a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed as they arrive until all spaces are filled.
Full time
82%
83%
Female
63%
59%
First time
63%
59%
In-state
95%
68%
1st generation
41%
35%
White
66%
52%
Black
8%
14%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Asian
2%
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
9%
12%