More selective than 37% of Indiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
27% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 1% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose IUSB over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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IUSB SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, IUSB is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 480 | 610 |
| SAT math | 470 | 580 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 23 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 950 | 1190 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
IUSB admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 84% | 480–610 | 470–580 | 21–23 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 86% | 490–590 | 480–580 | 21–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is IUSB compared with other Indiana colleges?
IUSB has the 27th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Indiana State University | 81% | 43% | $10,873 |
| 24 | Grace College and Theological Seminary | 82% | 69% | $19,932 |
| 25 | Oakland City University | 83% | 66% | $15,210 |
| 26 | Hanover College | 84% | 67% | $21,829 |
| 27 | Indiana University-South Bend | 84% | 40% | $8,653 |
| 28 | Purdue University Fort Wayne | 84% | 36% | $13,171 |
| 29 | Goshen College | 84% | 65% | $14,493 |
| 30 | Indiana University-Southeast | 84% | 39% | $7,888 |
| 31 | Butler University | 85% | 80% | $36,041 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Indiana colleges →
Who enrolls at IUSB
College Scorecard; IPEDS
IUSB admissions questions
What is the IUSB acceptance rate?
Indiana University-South Bend accepts 84% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,388 of 2,777 applicants were admitted.
Does IUSB require the SAT or ACT?
Indiana University-South Bend considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 27% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for IUSB?
The middle 50% of Indiana University-South Bend enrolled first-year students scored 950–1190 on the SAT and 21–23 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at IUSB?
37% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (886 of 2,388).
Is IUSB getting harder to get into?
Indiana University-South Bend accepted 84% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 86% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Indiana University-South Bend overview