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IU South Bend Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 43%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. 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.

Racial demographics of Indiana University South Bend students
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

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 45%

There are 97% more female students than male students enrolled at Indiana University South Bend with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, IU South Bend has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Indiana University South Bend students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
34%
Women
66%
Enrollment by gender for Indiana University South Bend students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,561
Women
3,070

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 4%

IU South Bend draws 96 percent of students from Indiana, 3 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Indiana, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Indiana University South Bend students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
96%
Out of State
3%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$59,249 per year

51% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

4,631
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 20.9%
Part-time undergraduates 26.3%

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

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026