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Indiana University South Bend SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range960 to 1190

ACT Range21 to 23

Average GPA3.09

Acceptance Rate83.8%

Because IU South Bend admits most applicants, your strategy should focus on proving you are prepared to start strong and stay on track. With a 3.09 average GPA and test-optional policy, submit scores only if they help you: an SAT near 1190, or an ACT around 23, puts you at the top of the enrolled range.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Indiana University South Bend facts and stats

Quick Facts

Indiana University South Bend enrolls 4,083 undergraduates and serves students in South Bend, Indiana. IU South Bend has a 65% freshman retention rate and a 40% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Location

South Bend, IN

Undergrad Enrollment4,083

Freshman Retention65%

SettingN/A

Student to Faculty Ratio15:1

Graduation Rate40%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at IU South Bend?

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Key Indiana University South Bend application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional IU South Bend, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year and fall for retakes. For the November 1 Early Action deadline, the October SAT or September ACT is typically the last retake whose scores are likely to arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

At IU South Bend, in-state tuition is $7,717 and out-of-state tuition is $22,104. About 62% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $1,555. Submit the FAFSA by the April 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

In-State Tuition$7,717

Out-of-State Tuition$22,104

Room and Board$11,216

Average Merit Award$1,555

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid62%

Average Aid Package$10,668

Average Debt at Grad$22,025

For students from outside Indiana, tuition at IU South Bend is $22,104, compared with $7,717 for in-state students, and room and board is $11,216. Financial aid is common: 62% of students receive aid, with an average package of $10,668. Merit awards average $1,555, so many students will need to plan beyond scholarships. Graduates leave with an average debt of $22,025.