Indiana University-South Bend

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,492

3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$8,090

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

86%

2,777 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

4,446

71.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

36.2%

315 Graduates

About

Indiana University-South Bend is a higher education institution located in St. Joseph County, IN. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Indiana University-South Bend were General Business (117 degrees awarded), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (59 degrees), and Registered Nursing (56 degrees).

In 2023, 816 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Indiana University-South Bend. 69.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (568 degrees), 5.68 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (100 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Indiana University-South Bend is $7,492, which is $−17,083 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Indiana University-South Bend was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,197 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Indiana University-South Bend is $7,492, which is $17,083 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,090.

In 2023, 65% of undergraduate students attending Indiana University-South Bend received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,492

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Indiana University-South Bend was $7,492. The cost of tuition at Indiana University-South Bend is $−17,083 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Indiana University-South Bend (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,090

2023 Value

7.91%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Indiana University-South Bend had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,090. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Indiana University-South Bend grew by 7.91%.

This chart compares the average net price of Indiana University-South Bend (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,301

Room and Board

$840

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Indiana University-South Bend was of $9,301 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 2.57% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $840. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 14.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Indiana University-South Bend (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at Indiana University-South Bend received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 23.5% with respect to 2022, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Indiana University-South Bend (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Indiana University-South Bend was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1197 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Indiana University-South Bend received 2,777 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 18.3% annual growth. Out of those 2,777 applicants, 2,388 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86% acceptance rate.

There were 4,446 students enrolled at Indiana University-South Bend in 2023. 27% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Indiana University-South Bend has an overall enrollment yield of 37.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,388

Accepted Out of 2,777

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Indiana University-South Bend was 86% (2,388 admissions from 2,777 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 86.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 18.3%, while admissions grew by 17.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Indiana University-South Bend (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

27%

Submission Percentage (2023)

243

Scores Submitted (2023)

27% of enrolled first-time students at Indiana University-South Bend in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Indiana University-South Bend had a total enrollment of 4,446 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Indiana University-South Bend is 3,169 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,277. This means that 71.3% of students enrolled at Indiana University-South Bend are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Indiana University-South Bend, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.9% White, 19.8% Hispanic or Latino, 8.3% Black or African American, 5.35% Two or More Races, 2.02% Asian, 0.202% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0225% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Indiana University-South Bend in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.2%), followed by White Male (21.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.9%), followed by White Male (9.83%) and Black or African American Female (6.18%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Indiana University-South Bend in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,446 students. The full-time enrollment at Indiana University-South Bend is 3,169 and the part-time enrollment is 1,277. This means that 71.3% of students enrolled at Indiana University-South Bend are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Indiana University-South Bend (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Indiana University-South Bend was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Indiana University-South Bend had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Indiana University-South Bend (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,753 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
881 enrolled students
Black or African American
369 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Indiana University-South Bend is 61.9% White, 19.8% Hispanic or Latino, 8.3% Black or African American, 5.35% Two or More Races, 2.02% Asian, 0.202% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0225% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 20 students (0.45%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 314 more women than men received degrees from Indiana University-South Bend. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Indiana University-South Bend is white (568 degrees awarded). There were 5.68 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (100 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Indiana University-South Bend is General Business (117 degrees awarded), followed by Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (59 degrees) and Registered Nursing (56 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Indiana University-South Bend, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (40 degrees awarded), English (15 degrees), and Education (94 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Indiana University-South Bend are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,624,597 people), Secondary school teachers (576,539 people), Education administrators (328,532 people), Other managers (292,769 people), and Special education teachers (218,412 people).

The most specialized majors at Indiana University-South Bend in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (40 degrees awarded), English (15 degrees), Education (94 degrees), Communications (27 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Indiana University-South Bend are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Indiana University-South Bend are Public Administration and Social Service (40 degrees awarded), English (15 degrees), Education (94 degrees), Communications (27 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Indiana University-South Bend are Elementary & secondary schools (3,090,321 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (585,494 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (284,346 people), Computer Systems Design (217,486 people), and Individual & family services (170,903 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Indiana University-South Bend.

Most Common (2023)

General Business
117 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
59 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
56 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Indiana University-South Bend was General Business with 117 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Indiana University-South Bend according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

251

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

565

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 251 degrees were awarded to men at Indiana University-South Bend, which is 0.444 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (565).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Indiana University-South Bend by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 81 degrees were awarded to men at Indiana University-South Bend in General Business, which is 1.25 times more than the 65 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Indiana University-South Bend in General Business, which is 0.802 times less than the 81 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 18% of students graduating from Indiana University-South Bend completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (60%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Indiana University-South Bend is Male and Asian (60% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.952% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
568 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
100 degrees awarded
Black or African American
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Indiana University-South Bend is white (568 degrees awarded). There were 5.68 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (100 degrees).

0.368% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
401 degrees awarded
White Male
167 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
70 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Indiana University-South Bend is white female (401 degrees awarded). There were 2.4 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (167 degrees).

Operations

Indiana University-South Bend has an endowment valued at nearly $35.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.26M (9.07%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Indiana University-South Bend had a total salary expenditure of 61.3M. Indiana University-South Bend employs 63 Professors, 55 Associate professors and 43 Assistant professors. Most academics at Indiana University-South Bend are Female Professor (33), Male Associate professor (32), and Male Professor (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Indiana University-South Bend are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 53 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 45 employees, and Management with 38 employees.

Endowment

$35.9M

2023 Endowment

3.31%

growth from 2022

Indiana University-South Bend has an endowment valued at about $35.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Indiana University-South Bend grew 3.31% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13.8M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Indiana University-South Bend (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.66M - Federal
$129k - State
$104k - Local

As of 2023, Indiana University-South Bend received $1.66M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $129k from state grants and contracts, and $104k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$28.2M

2023 Salaries

3.47%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Indiana University-South Bend paid a median of $28.2M in salaries, which represents 46.1% of their overall expenditure ($61.3M) and a 3.47% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.32% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.06% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.9M

Instructional Salaries

198

Number of Employees

In 2023, Indiana University-South Bend paid a total of $13.9M to 198 employees working as instructors, which represents 49.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

63 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

53 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Indiana University-South Bend were Professor with 63 employees, Associate professor with 55 employees, and Assistant professor with 43 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Indiana University-South Bend were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 53 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees, and Management with 38 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Indiana University-South Bend was Female Professor with 33 employees, Male Associate professor with 32 employees, and Male Professor with 30 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Indiana University-South Bend.

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