Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, Indiana · Public
Indiana University-South Bend admitted 82% of 2,761 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 950–1150 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 36% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Indiana University-South Bend
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Application deadlines
Indiana University-South Bend’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($65 for international applicants), and Indiana University-South Bend accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Indiana University-South Bend’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Indiana University-South Bend offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Indiana University-South Bend rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- –
Considered
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
Not considered
- Class rank
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.11 GPA. 8.9% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $22,575 in-state and $36,439 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $8,090 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Indiana University-South Bend’s acceptance rate?
Indiana University-South Bend admitted 82% of applicants: 2,249 of 2,761 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Indiana University-South Bend’s application deadline?
Indiana University-South Bend uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Indiana University-South Bend?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 950 to 1150, with a median around 1060. A score at or above 1060 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Indiana University-South Bend’s application fee?
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($65 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Indiana University-South Bend accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Indiana University-South Bend have supplemental essays?
No. Indiana University-South Bend doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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