Fast Facts

Student Statistics

Enrollment

Total (Fall 2026)4,852
Undergraduate students 4,341
Graduate students511
Undergraduate transfer students1,125
Females 66%
Males34%
First generation college students37%
Pell-eligible students (25-26 preliminary figure)51%
Honors Program students       486
21st Century Scholars (25-26 preliminary figure)      391
Traditional age (24 and under) full-time degree seeking undergraduate85%
Nontraditional age (25 and up) full-time degree seeking undergraduate15%
Full-time (all students)75%
Part-time (all students)25%

 

Student Geographics

St. Joseph County42%
Elkhart County21%
Other Indiana Counties22%
Michigan3%
International countries of origin5%
Other States7%

Tuition and Mandatory Fees

In-state, full time undergraduate       $4,295/semester
Out-of-state,full time undergraduate       $11,710/semester


Financial Aid

Nearly $42 million distributed in 2025-2026 (preliminary figure)

Nearly 73% of IU South Bend students received scholarships or financial aid (25-26 preliminary figure)

Academic Programs

Nearly 100 majors offered in the following schools:

School of Natural Sciences
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts
Judd Leighton School of Business & Economics
School of Education
Vera Z. Dwyer School of Health Sciences
School of Social Work

 

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Centers

Center for a Sustainable Future
Focusing on the discovery and dissemination of practices and strategies that are ecologically friendly, economically sound, and socially responsible.
American Democracy Project
A multi-campus initiative that seeks to create an intellectual and experiential understanding of civic engagement for undergraduate students.
Community Engagement
Increasing awareness of community-engaged work, fostering campus community partnerships, and supporting the learning community around this work.
Civil Rights Heritage Center
Preserving and sharing the civil rights history of South Bend and surrounding communities.
Elkhart Center
IU South Bend faculty teach classes at the Elkhart Center throughout the year where students receive personal attention to earning an IU degree.
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Connection and collaboration opportunities for students to launch their business ideas into reality through workshops and mentorship.
North Central Indiana Small Business Development Center
IU South Bend houses the North Central Indiana regional office of the Indiana Small Business Development Center and offers no-cost, confidential business advising and training.

1700 Mishawaka Avenue
P.O. Box 7111
South Bend, IN 46634-7111