Indiana University-South Bend Acceptance Rate
South Bend, Indiana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,777
- Admitted
- 2,388
- Yield
- 37.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Indiana University-South Bend's acceptance rate has risen from 73.3% in 2014–15 to 86% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,430 to 2,777 (+14%) over that period.
Its 86% rate makes Indiana University-South Bend more selective than about 30% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Indiana schools, it is more selective than about 20%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (87.2% for women vs 83.5% for men, a 3.7-point gap). Indiana University-South Bend has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 37.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,430 | 1,782 | 73.3% | 944 |
| 2015–16 | 2,299 | 1,752 | 76.2% | 906 |
| 2016–17 | 2,451 | 1,888 | 77% | 913 |
| 2017–18 | 2,580 | 2,005 | 77.7% | 982 |
| 2018–19 | 3,011 | 2,466 | 81.9% | 929 |
| 2019–20 | 2,959 | 2,299 | 77.7% | 854 |
| 2020–21 | 2,712 | 2,356 | 86.9% | 805 |
| 2021–22 | 2,270 | 2,019 | 88.9% | 697 |
| 2022–23 | 2,348 | 2,040 | 86.9% | 771 |
| 2023–24 | 2,777 | 2,388 | 86% | 886 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,861 | 1,623 | 87.2% |
| Men | 914 | 763 | 83.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–590 | 27% |
| SAT Math | 480–580 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–25 | 1% |
How Indiana University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Indiana University-South Bend's acceptance rate?
Indiana University-South Bend's acceptance rate is 86% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,388 admitted of 2,777 applicants).
Is Indiana University-South Bend test optional?
Indiana University-South Bend is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Indiana University-South Bend?
Indiana University-South Bend received 2,777 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,388.
What SAT score do you need for Indiana University-South Bend?
Admitted students at Indiana University-South Bend typically scored 490–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–580 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Indiana University-South Bend getting harder to get into?
Indiana University-South Bend has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 73.3% in 2014–15 to 86% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://iusb.edu/.