Indiana University - South Bend
Basic Information
Type
Public
Geographical Reach
Regional
Location
South Bend, IN
Population
320,000
Website
https://iusb.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
3,807
Men / Women
35% / 65%
White
61%
Hispanic
19%
Black
9%
Mixed
6%
Asian
3%
International
2%
Native American
0%
From State
97%
From Region
1%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
28%
Health Sciences
22%
Education
7%
Arts
5%
Computer Science
4%
Life & Natural Sciences
3%
Physical Sciences & Math
2%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$8,424
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$22,811
Est. In-State Cost
$10,897
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$29,508
10-Year ROI
$172,000
ROI Percentile
69th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
65%
4-Year Graduation Rate
24%
6-Year Graduation Rate
40%
Transfer-Out Rate
19%
Weather
Comfortable Days
105 (50%)
Sunshine Hours
2,280 (12%)
Days Without Precipitation
228 (17%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
72%
Yield (Unbound)
36%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Submitted Test Scores
30%
SAT Range
990
–
1150
SAT Math Range
470
–
580
SAT RW Range
480
–
610
ACT Range
21
–
23
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University - South Bend | 663 | 34% / 66% | 1% | $55,516 | 94% | ||
| Computer Science | 21 — | 86% / 14% | 0% | $91,625 | 96 | 89% | |
| Informatics | 5 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $64,885 | 75 | — | |
| Web Design | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $64,429 | 74 | — | |
| Applied Mathematics | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $70,557 | 82 | — | |
| Chemistry | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $59,693 | 66 | — | |
| Mathematics | — — | — | — | $58,388 | 64 | — | |
| Physics | 4 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | $67,888 | 79 | — | |
| Biochemistry | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $53,201 | 51 | — | |
| Biology | 19 — | 32% / 68% | 0% | $50,867 | 45 | 92% | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | 6 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $67,024 | 78 | — | |
| Dental Hygiene | 18 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $51,812 | 48 | 90% | |
| Health and Wellness | 45 — | 29% / 71% | 0% | $47,602 | 35 | 93% | |
| Nursing | 47 — | 9% / 91% | 2% | $74,449 | 86 | 97% | |
| Nursing Practice | 14 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | $74,449 | 86 | 97% | |
| Radiation Therapy | 17 — | 24% / 76% | 6% | $70,425 | 82 | 100% | |
| Actuarial Science | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 33% | $74,327 | 85 | — | |
| Business Administration | 29 — | 66% / 34% | 0% | $61,131 | 69 | — | |
| Economics | — — | — | — | $60,762 | 68 | — | |
| General Business | 136 — | 50% / 50% | 1% | $61,268 | 69 | 94% | |
| Health Administration | 14 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | $54,559 | 55 | — | |
| Labor Studies | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $61,154 | 69 | — | |
| Anthropology | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $43,746 | 24 | — | |
| Communication | 14 — | 36% / 64% | 0% | $44,585 | 27 | 93% | |
| Criminal Justice | 21 — | 38% / 62% | 0% | $44,363 | 26 | 95% | |
| Digital Communication | 12 — | 67% / 33% | 8% | $35,977 | 8 | 100% | |
| English | 5 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | $39,229 | 13 | — | |
| Ethnic Studies | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $44,657 | 27 | — | |
| French | — — | — | — | $48,852 | 39 | — | |
| German | — — | — | — | $48,852 | 39 | — | |
| History | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | $45,192 | 28 | — | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — — | — | — | $47,696 | 36 | — | |
| Liberal Studies | 43 — | 28% / 72% | 0% | $40,789 | 17 | 89% | |
| Philosophy | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $43,599 | 24 | — | |
| Political Science | 4 +2 | 25% / 75% | 25% | $44,071 | 25 | 100% | |
| Psychology | 31 — | 19% / 81% | 0% | $48,511 | 38 | 89% | |
| Social Work | 47 — | 9% / 91% | 0% | $50,547 | 44 | 97% | |
| Sociology | — — | — | — | $43,755 | 24 | — | |
| Spanish | 6 +1 | 17% / 83% | 0% | $48,772 | 39 | — | |
| Sustainability Studies | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $49,246 | 40 | — | |
| Elementary Education | 29 — | 7% / 93% | 0% | $47,530 | 35 | 95% | |
| English Education | 6 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | $48,355 | 38 | 96% | |
| French Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $48,355 | 38 | 96% | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $48,355 | 38 | 96% | |
| Social Studies Education | 6 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $48,355 | 38 | 96% | |
| Special Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $49,994 | 42 | — | |
| Art Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $48,355 | 38 | 96% | |
| Fine Arts | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $37,890 | 11 | 92% | |
| Music | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $40,579 | 16 | — | |
| Music Education | 4 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $48,355 | 38 | 96% | |
| Music Performance | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $40,569 | 16 | — | |
| Studio Art | 18 +1 | 17% / 83% | 0% | $37,890 | 11 | 92% | |
| Theater | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $34,722 | 7 | — | |
| Theatre Arts | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $35,286 | 8 | — |