Indiana University South Bend: Review & Facts

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Indiana University South Bend is a medium four-year, public school with 4,330 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1916 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in South Bend, Indiana.

Academic Offerings

At Indiana University South Bend you can obtain your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
69
Indiana University South Bend deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 69 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Nursing, Education, Medical, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Indiana University South Bend is relatively low at 66% (close to Indiana average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
66%
Fair
The graduation rate at Indiana University South Bend is low: 41%.

Student to faculty ratio at Indiana University South Bend is pretty good, 12:1. Find out more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is high, $20,700 a year. The additional fees at Indiana University South Bend not covered by tuition are around $700; this comes to a total of $21,400 per academic year.

Read the details about Indiana University South Bend additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
87%
Easy
According to government data, 2,348 applications were submitted and 2,040 were accepted, so it is easy to get admitted at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Indiana University South Bend in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,800
Medium
Indiana University South Bend offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Indiana University South Bend, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Indiana University South Bend provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 400 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable: around $6,800 per year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Indiana University South Bend. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Indiana University South Bend appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Indiana University South Bend Location and Address

Postal Address:
Indiana University South Bend
1700 Mishawaka Ave
South Bend, Indiana
46615-7111, USA
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