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Summary
Indiana University--South Bend is a public institution that was founded in 1922. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,737, its setting is city, and the campus size is 102 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Indiana University--South Bend's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,728 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,484 (2012-13).
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Mission
Indiana University South Bend is the only comprehensive public university in North Central Indiana and the third largest campus in the Indiana University system. We're a university grounded in academic excellence that also offers the full collegiate experience including student housing, more than 100 degree programs, men's and women's NAIA basketball and a full complement of activities to enhance your college career. Nestled along the St. Joseph River, the IU South Bend campus includes: Over 80 beautiful acres
IU South Bend has about 8,300 students and a 15:1 student to professor ratio, so you can be confident your professors will get to know you by name and take a personal interest in your academic progress. Professors, not teaching assistants, conduct our classes, and many professors use students to help in their research projects. For a well-rounded education that provides the benefits of a public university and the close-knit learning environment of a private institution, choose IU South Bend for your college and graduate education. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1922 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $10,752,760 |
Applying
When applying to Indiana University--South Bend, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Indiana University--South Bend is $35. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 70.7 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 70.7% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Indiana University--South Bend is 14:1, and the school has 46.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Indiana University--South Bend include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; Education; and Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 64.0 percent.
Student Life
Indiana University--South Bend has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,737, with a gender distribution of 39.4 percent male students and 60.6 percent female students. Indiana University--South Bend is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 8,385 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NAIA |
Campus Info & Services
Indiana University--South Bend offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, and health insurance. Indiana University--South Bend also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, and lighted pathways/sidewalks. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Indiana University--South Bend.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Indiana University--South Bend, 76.3 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $6,617.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $6,728 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $17,484 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $8,192 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
