IU South Bend Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Indiana University South Bend
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
77.7%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Very Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into IU South Bend and can I get accepted? The school has a 78% acceptance rate ranking it #28 in Indiana for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 2,005 out of 2,580 applicants were admitted making Indiana University South Bend an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has very easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 60 percent. Indiana University South Bend typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 49% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1010-1190Applicants Submitting SAT
83%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 510 |
| SAT Math 25th | 500 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1010 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 620 |
| SAT Math 75th | 570 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1190 |
| Average SAT Score | 1100 |
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 typically requires applicants to be in the top 59 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1010 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 920. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1100 out of 1600. The school ranks #34 in Indiana for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 83 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1190 and Above | Good | >86% |
| 1100 to 1190 | Avg + | 78%-86% |
| 1010 to 1100 | Avg - | 68%-78% |
| 920 to 1010 | Reach | 55%-68% |
| Less than 920 | Low | <55% |
IU South Bend ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
18-24Applicants Submitting ACT
29%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 16 |
| ACT Math 25th | 17 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 18 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 23 |
| ACT Math 75th | 23 |
| 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?
Admission data indicates that IU South Bend regularly accepts students with ACT's of 18 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 62 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 15 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 21 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 24 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #30 in Indiana for highest average ACT composite score. 29 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Indiana University South Bend.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 24 and Above | Good | >86% |
| 21 to 24 | Avg + | 78%-86% |
| 18 to 21 | Avg - | 68%-78% |
| 15 to 18 | Reach | 55%-68% |
| Less than 15 | Low | <55% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.06Typical High School Grades
BYou will need about average high school grades to get into Indiana University South Bend. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Indiana University South Bend was 3.06 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 3.06 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as IU South Bend accepts 78% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 9% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 12% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 14% | Good |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 21% | Avg + |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 30% | Avg - |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 13% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
65% of Indiana University South Bend freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 9% |
| Top 25% of class | 30% |
| Top 50% of class | 65% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 35% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 5% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,637 | 943 | 2,580 |
| Accepted | 1,281 | 724 | 2,005 |
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 77% | 78% |
| Enrolled | 609 | 373 | 982 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 48% | 52% | 49% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Indiana University South Bend and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Recommended |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=151342 IPEDS survey data for Indiana University South Bend.
