Indiana University-South Bend (IUSB)
Public four-year university in South Bend, IN that costs an average of $8,607 a year after financial aid, admits 84% of applicants and graduates 35% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$8,607
Acceptance rate
84%
Graduation rate
35%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$50,051
PublicMidsize city3,933 undergraduates
Cost of IUSB
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $18,320 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $8,424 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $23,032 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $9,816 |
| Books and supplies | $1,290 |
| Average net price after aid | $8,607 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $5,752 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $5,564 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $6,333 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,330 |
| $110,001+ | $17,058 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with IUSB's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 84% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,081 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 480–610 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 470–580 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 21–23 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 35% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 65% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $44,989 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $50,051 |
| Rank in Indiana (earnings) | 37th of 44 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $19,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $222 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 48% |
| Students with federal loans | 33% |
Majors and programs at IUSB
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (44)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 134 | $84,823 | $20,088 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 29 | $73,687 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 16 | $64,248 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 37 | $60,408 | $20,250 |
| Computer Science | 33 | $58,530 | — |
| Business/Commerce | 253 | $51,376 | $19,460 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 65 | $46,418 | $17,696 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 39 | $45,493 | $20,000 |
| Psychology | 54 | $44,101 | $20,559 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 40 | $43,930 | $27,000 |
| Social Work | 76 | $39,822 | $16,833 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 21 | $39,487 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 32 | $39,028 | $17,500 |
| Biology | 45 | $33,799 | $15,684 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 89 | $33,642 | $16,664 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 102 | $33,204 | $19,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 45 | $29,973 | — |
| Anthropology | 10 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 3 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 7 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 46 | — | $19,063 |
| Chemistry | 6 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 18 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 1 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 7 | — | — |
| Economics | 1 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 15 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 20 | — | — |
| History | 10 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 2 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 4 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 1 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Music | 6 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 3 | — | — |
| Physics | 7 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 10 | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 12 | — | — |
| Sociology | 3 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 5 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 4 | — | — |
Certificate programs (7)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 3 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 4 | — | — |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 7 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | — | — |
| Music | 1 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 41 | $61,103 | $15,000 |
| Business/Commerce | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (25)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 22 | $103,303 | — |
| Business/Commerce | 56 | $95,285 | — |
| Social Work | — | $50,854 | $38,402 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Biology | 1 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 1 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 32 | — | $52,241 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 11 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 7 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 3 | — | — |
| History | 1 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 17 | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 15 | — | — |
| Music | 5 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 3 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 17 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 14 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 29 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 41 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 11 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (13)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | 3 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Literature | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 2 | — | — |
| Music | 1 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 1 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 4 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Indiana
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Southeast | New Albany | $10,026 | 84% | $52,768 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne | $12,471 | 84% | $51,617 |
| Purdue University Northwest | Hammond | $6,223 | 72% | $58,620 |
| Indiana University-Northwest | Gary | $5,567 | 73% | $48,764 |
| Indiana University-East | Richmond | $9,117 | 67% | $52,038 |
| Indiana State University | Terre Haute | $10,103 | 81% | $52,316 |
| Indiana University-Kokomo | Kokomo | $5,707 | 86% | $52,440 |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | Indianapolis | $9,479 | 76% | $58,990 |
About IUSB
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | South Bend, IN |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 3,933 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | southbend.iu.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is IUSB's acceptance rate?
Indiana University-South Bend admits 84% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,081 on the SAT.
How much does IUSB cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $18,320 a year (tuition and fees: $8,424 in-state, $23,032 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $8,607 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,752.
How much do IUSB graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $50,051 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 37th of 44 similar colleges in Indiana. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($84,823 a year after graduation).
What is IUSB's graduation rate?
35% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 65% of first-year students return for a second year.