Applying to IUSB

Acceptance RateSAT Median
85.99% 1,070
Indiana University-South Bend's acceptance rate is 85.99% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 2,777 students applied and 2,388 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into IUSB.
IUSB's acceptance rate places 28th out of 46 Indiana colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,070 and the ACT score is 22 at IUSB. IUSB's SAT score ranks 20th out of 32 Indiana colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to IUSB, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Indiana University-South Bend is 85.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 37.02%. 914 men and 1,861 women applied to IUSB and 759 men and 1,619 women students were accepted.
Among them, 319 men and 567 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at IUSB.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at IUSB
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants2,7779141,86100
Admitted2,3887591,61900
Enrolled88431956700
Acceptance Rate 85.99%83.04%87.00%--
Yield 37.02%42.03%35.02%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Indiana University-South Bend 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 243 students (27% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 11 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at IUSB.
The median SAT score is 1,070 with 540 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 590 and the 25th percentile is 490. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 580 and 25th percentile is 480 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 21 at IUSB. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 22.
The SAT and ACT scores at Indiana University-South Bend are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,060, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with medium programs).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at IUSB
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total97010701170
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing490540590
SAT Math480530580
ACT Composite212225
ACT Math192125
ACT English212226
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Indiana University-South Bend 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at IUSB. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Indiana University-South Bend.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
IUSB Admission Requirements
High School GPAConsidered, if submitted
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $40 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to IUSB.
Admission Information for Applying to IUSB
Open Admission PolicyNo
Graduate Application Fees$40
Admission Informationhttps://admissions.iusb.edu/
Online Applicationhttps://academics.iusb.edu/online-education/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate
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