# Indiana University-South Bend (IUSB)

Public college in South Bend, IN. IPEDS ID 151342.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/indiana-university-south-bend · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/indiana-university-south-bend.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 84% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $8,653 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 40%; beats 21% of IN colleges and 25% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $44,947; beats 13% of IN colleges and 25% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $12,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,637 |
| 30-48k | $4,926 |
| 48-75k | $8,195 |
| 75-110k | $13,968 |
| 110k+ | $15,825 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.57 years on average (20% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $44,947 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,637 | $21,191 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $4,926 | $22,512 | 2.4 years |
| 48-75k | $8,195 | $37,451 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $13,968 | $63,834 | 6.8 years |
| 110k+ | $15,825 | $72,320 | 7.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $17,364 in-state; about $31,751 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $8,424 in-state, $22,811 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $11,216; books: $644

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 480–610; SAT math: 470–580; ACT: 21–23 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 2,777 applicants, 2,388 admitted, 886 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 84%, ACT 21–23 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 86%, ACT 21–25 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (45 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $53,743 | $99,574 | $27,400 |
| Nursing | $67,253 | $84,541 | $26,412 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | $71,862 | not reported |
| Business | $48,238 | $64,275 | $20,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $55,314 | $61,436 | $26,500 |
| Biology | $38,242 | $56,512 | $27,500 |
| Criminal Justice | $35,462 | $51,778 | $17,275 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $33,716 | $48,815 | $25,319 |
| Social Work | $37,812 | $48,344 | $24,263 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $43,058 | $47,977 | $26,498 |
| Psychology | $32,143 | $46,521 | $22,465 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $43,128 | $45,755 | $26,000 |
| Communications | $38,094 | $44,703 | $26,000 |
| Studio Art | $23,308 | $38,663 | $25,295 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $30,190 | $36,711 | $22,625 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | $32,829 | not reported | $25,551 |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business → Management analyst: median wage $93,620 (South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI), $95,560 (IN), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $93,540 (South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI), $83,500 (IN), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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