Indiana University South Bend
Admissions
Interested in attending Indiana University South Bend?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Indiana University South Bend, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Indiana University South Bend?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, IU South Bend accepted 85% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 2,775 people applied and 2,388 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Indiana University South Bend:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 34% ended up enrolling at Indiana University South Bend, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Indiana University South Bend by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things IU South Bend considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Application Essay
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Indiana University South Bend?
Grades
Students who recently attended Indiana University South Bend as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.13. 9% of freshmen who attended IU South Bend were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 29% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
IU South Bend is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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