IU South Bend Student Outcomes

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  • 4 Year
  • South Bend, IN
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#11 Best Public Universities in Indiana

Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

25% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

22% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for Indiana University South Bend
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 5% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 15% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 22% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Indiana University South Bend. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Indiana University South Bend is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$37,100 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending Indiana University South Bend
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $30,200 per year
after 7 years $32,500 per year
after 8 years $33,600 per year
after 9 years $34,800 per year
after 10 years $37,100 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Indiana University South Bend students who are working and no longer in school is $37,100, which is 8% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$24,530

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

37%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$253 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

47% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your IU South Bend student loan debt, explore your options.

Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to Indiana University South Bend often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=151342.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026