Indiana University South Bend
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How strong are the academics at Indiana University South Bend?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

14:1
Student to faculty ratio
20%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

IU South Bend has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Indiana University South Bend has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on IU South Bend's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Indiana University South Bend:

67%
First-year retention rate
20%
4-year grad rate
36%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Indiana University South Bend's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business/Commerce, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Health and Wellness, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
19.8
39.24
58.68
78.12
97.56
117

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other 2
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26
  • Biochemistry 3
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 117
  • Business Administration and Management, General 17
  • Actuarial Science 1
  • Labor Studies 1
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 17
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 9
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Informatics 13
  • Computer Science 12
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 36
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 9
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 7
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 4
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
  • Music Teacher Education 1
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 9
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
  • German Language and Literature 1
  • French Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 56
  • Health and Wellness, General 44
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 19
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 17
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 12
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 10
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 6
  • Health Services Administration 0
History
  • History, General 4
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 19
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 59
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
  • Applied Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 3
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 3
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 3
  • Sustainability Studies 2
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 3
  • Physics, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 23
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 29
Social Sciences
  • Anthropology, General 6
  • Political Science and Government, General 4
  • Sociology, General 3
  • Economics, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 19
  • Art/Art Studies, General 4
  • Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 2
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
  • Music Performance, General 1
  • Music, General 1

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