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Indiana University-South Bend

South Bend, IN·Public·~84% acceptance

Located in South Bend, IN, Indiana University-South Bend is a public university. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 84% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $8,653 per year. About 38% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $44,947 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$8,653/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $17,364
Aid cuts ~$8,711/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.32–3.82
SAT (middle 50%)950–1190
ACT (middle 50%)21–23
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
38%
graduation rate
65%
freshman retention
$41,388
median earnings, 6yr
$44,947
median earnings, 10yr
How Indiana University-South Bend reads an application

What Indiana University-South Bend requires

Required
Course rigorCollege-prep programTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Grades (GPA)Test scoresRecommendations

From federal IPEDS data — what Indiana University-South Bend requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Indiana University-South Bend's acceptance rate?
Indiana University-South Bend admits about 84% of applicants.
How much does Indiana University-South Bend cost?
At Indiana University-South Bend, the average net price after aid is about $8,653 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $17,364 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Indiana University-South Bend?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 950–1190 on the SAT and 21–23 on the ACT.
What are Indiana University-South Bend's application deadlines?
Indiana University-South Bend's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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