South Bend, Indiana is home to IU South Bend. South Bend is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at IU South Bend go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching and medical assistant and technician.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 530.
IU South Bend has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 7,459 enrolled students (as of 2005).
A lot of students at IU South Bend attend part-time. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Indiana University - South Bend
1700 Mishawaka Ave
South Bend, IN 46634-7111
General Phone: (574) 237-4220
Admissions Phone: (574) 237-4839
Financial Aid Phone: (574) 237-4357
http://www.iusb.edu
IU South Bend awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 259 | elementary school teaching, special ed, secondary teaching, school counseling, English teaching, early childhood education, social studies teaching, biology teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 216 | business, accounting, labor studies, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 198 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, English, history, political science, speech and rhetoric, ... |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 63 | dental hygienist, dental assistant, radiographyer |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 59 | registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 56 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 26 | computer and info science, computer applications programming, information technology |
| Science | 25 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | psychology |
| Media | 23 | mass communication |
| Family And Social Work | 15 | public administration |
| Music | 13 | music performance, various music studies |
| Fine Arts | 12 | fine arts |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | health services administration |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science, applied mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for IU South Bend in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 575 | 43 |
| Master's degree | 209 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 194 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 33 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, IU South Bend had a total enrollment of 7,459 students (5,280 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 80% |
| Part-Time | 20% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 96% |
| Michigan | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of South Bend, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,560 | 1,374 | 88% | 1,006 | 73% |
| Men | 632 | 550 | 87% | 419 | 76% |
| Women | 928 | 824 | 89% | 587 | 71% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 73% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 9% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (574) 237-4839
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,988 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,407 |
| Books and supplies | $ 976 |
Financial Aid:
IU South Bend participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 181600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (574) 237-4357
IU South Bend has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 62 | 34 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 39 | 40 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 28 | 63 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $90,203 | 3 | $83,045 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $73,762 | 4 | $78,792 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $62,214 | 4 | $59,523 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 9 | $42,545 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 18 | $76,049 | 20 | $59,265 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $77,374 | 9 | $70,600 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $58,658 | 28 | $53,332 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 33 | $48,475 | 30 | $47,343 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 13 | $35,948 | 31 | $34,306 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 101 | $57,041 | 98 | $47,066 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| Basketball | 12 | 9 | 21 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Labor Studies
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Services Administration
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets IU South Bend Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, navy, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
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