IU South Bend Admission Requirements

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IU South Bend Admission Overview

IU South Bend admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year IU South Bend admitted 83.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.24 GPA (B+) and SAT 950-1190 / ACT 21-23. IU South Bend is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

IU South Bend is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

IU South Bend Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

83.8%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The IU South Bend acceptance rate is 83.8%. Last year, 2,360 of 2,815 applicants were admitted. That is the 31st lowest acceptance rate in Indiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into IU South Bend and can you get accepted?

IU South Bend is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Indiana University South Bend typically 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. 39% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

IU South Bend GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.24

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.24

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at IU South Bend typically have around a 3.24 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. IU South Bend is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #36 in Indiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Indiana University South Bend freshmen
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

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

IU South Bend SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

950-1190

Freshmen who sent SAT

29%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 480
Math 470
Composite 950

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 610
Math 580
Composite 1190

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at IU South Bend typically score around a 1070 SAT (middle 50% 950–1190) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 53rd percentile nationally. IU South Bend ranks #23 in the state of Indiana for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 950 to 1190

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

IU South Bend is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Indiana University South Bend
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1190+	Above 75th	>91%
1070 to 1190	Avg +	84%-91%
950 to 1070	Avg -	73%-84%
Below 950	Below mid-50	<73%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

IU South Bend ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

21-23

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 20
Math 19
Composite 21

75th Percentile Scores

English 23
Math 22
Composite 23

Average ACT

Incoming testers at IU South Bend typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 21–23) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. IU South Bend places #25 among colleges in Indiana for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 23

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to IU South Bend without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Indiana University South Bend
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
23+	Above 75th	>91%
22 to 23	Avg +	84%-91%
21 to 22	Avg -	73%-84%
Below 21	Below mid-50	<73%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Indiana University South Bend admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,930	879	2,815
Accepted	1,637	719	2,360
Acceptance Rate	85%	82%	84%
Enrolled	607	312	920
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	37%	43%	39%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Indiana University South Bend is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Indiana University South Bend
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

IU South Bend is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 83.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.24 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (950-1190); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025