Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at IU South Bend are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 26% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
74%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 88% more female students than male students enrolled at Indiana University South Bend with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, IU South Bend has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,713
|
| Women |
3,229
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
IU South Bend serves a very low number of students outside of Indiana, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
95%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
48% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 20.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 26.3% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=151342 IPEDS survey data for Indiana University South Bend.