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Chances of getting into Indiana University South Bend

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
89%
Admission Difficulty for Indiana University South Bend
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into IU South Bend and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at IU South Bend is 89%.  It ranks #35 in Indiana for lowest rate of acceptance. Indiana University South Bend is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 2,019 out of 2,270 applicants were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 63 percent on standardized admission tests. Indiana University South Bend typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.24. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 35% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Indiana University South Bend you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.24 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Score 1090 on the SAT
  • Score 21 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Indiana University South Bend. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 25% of students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

IU South Bend SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
980-1190
Applicants Submitting SAT 
25%
SAT Scores for Indiana University South Bend
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 490
SAT Math 25th 490
SAT Composite 25th 980
SAT Scores for Indiana University South Bend
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 610
SAT Math 75th 580
SAT Composite 75th 1190
Average SAT Score 1090

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Indiana University South Bend?

Indiana University South Bend is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Indiana University South Bend score in the top 64 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 980-1190.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Indiana University South Bend admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1190 and Above Good >94%
1085 to 1190 Avg + 89%-94%
980 to 1085 Avg - 81%-89%
875 to 980 Reach 69%-81%
Less than 875 Low <69%
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IU South Bend ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
18-24 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
5%
ACT Scores for Indiana University South Bend
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 16
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 18
ACT Scores for Indiana University South Bend
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
ACT Math 75th 24
ACT Composite 75th 24
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into IU South Bend?

Indiana University South Bend is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

IU South Bend regularly accepts students who score 18 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 62 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 18-24.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Indiana University South Bend admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >94%
21 to 24 Avg + 89%-94%
18 to 21 Avg - 81%-89%
15 to 18 Reach 69%-81%
Less than 15 Low <69%
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IU South Bend GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.24
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Indiana University South Bend?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into IU South Bend. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Indiana University South Bend was 3.24 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #37 in Indiana for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.24 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as IU South Bend accepts 89% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Indiana University South Bend students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 9.74% Good
3.75 to 3.99 15.53% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 12.94% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 12.18% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 15.37% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 23.74% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 9.44% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.07% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

66.2% of Indiana University South Bend freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Indiana University South Bend students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 11.2%
Top 25% of class 31.1%
Top 50% of class 66%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Indiana University South Bend admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,571 699 2,270
Accepted 1,444 575 2,019
Acceptance Rate 92% 82% 89%
Enrolled 459 238 697
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 32% 41% 35%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Indiana University South Bend is $35.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Indiana University South Bend and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Indiana University South Bend Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Recommended
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Indiana University South Bend
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
Other Colleges to Consider 

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=151342 IPEDS survey data for Indiana University South Bend.

FAQs

Does Indiana University South Bend prefer SAT or ACT?

25% of students submit their SAT scores to IU South Bend. 5% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Indiana University South Bend?

89% of those who apply are granted admission to IU South Bend. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Indiana University South Bend?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 980 and 1190. 25% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Indiana University South Bend?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 24. 5% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.