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Indiana University South Bend

Indiana University South Bend

Indiana University South Bend is the third largest campus of the Indiana University system. It was founded in 1916. IUSB is located in South Bend, Indiana, in Saint Joseph County, Indiana. The campus is spread across an area of 80 acres. IU South Bend is most famous for its world-renowned Alexander Toradze Piano Studio.

IU South Bend offers more than 100 degree programs in diverse areas of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:

  • College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Division of Extended Learning Services
  • Division of Labor Studies
  • Division of Nursing and Health Professions
  • Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts
  • School of Business and Economics
  • School of Education
  • School of Public and Environmental Affairs
  • School of Social Work

The sports teams of IUSB are nicknamed the Titans.

Overview of Indiana University South Bend

IU South Bend is located in a medium-sized city, in South Bend, IN. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at IU South Bend top out at the Post-Master's certificate.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study liberal arts.

IU South Bend Selectivity

The admissions department at IU South Bend does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 410 to 520 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 530 or higher on the math SAT.

Faculty

The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 7,517 students (5,332 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

IU South Bend has a large share of part-time students. Students sports include formal participation in Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference competitions.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Indiana University South Bend is the comprehensive undergraduate and graduate regional campus of Indiana University that is committed to serving north central Indiana and southwestern Michigan. Its mission is to create, disseminate, preserve, and apply knowledge. The campus is committed to excellence in teaching, learning, research, and creative activity; to strong liberal arts and sciences programs and professional disciplines; to acclaimed programs in the arts and nursing/health professions; and to diversity, civic engagement and a global perspective. IU South Bend supports student learning, access and success for a diverse residential and non-residential student body that includes underrepresented and international students. The campus fosters student-faculty collaboration in research and learning. Committed to the economic development of its region and state, Indiana University South Bend meets the changing educational and research needs of the community and serves as a vibrant cultural resource. (Approved by South Bend Academic Senate 4/15/2005)"

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting IU South Bend

Indiana University South Bend
1700 Mishawaka Ave
South Bend, IN 46634-7111
General Phone: (574) 237-4220
http://www.iusb.edu

IU South Bend Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts239general studies, liberal arts and sciences, English, interdisciplinary studies, political science, sociology, history, Spanish language, ...
Business And Management207business, MIS, accounting, labor studies, actuarial science
Education And Teaching145elementary school teaching, special ed, secondary teaching, school counseling, early childhood education, social studies teaching, English teaching, Spanish teaching
Medical Support And Technology69dental hygienist, dental assistant, radiographer
Nursing And Emergency Medicine65registered nursing
Security And Law Enforcement38criminal justice and safety
Therapy And Counseling27psychology
Computer Science And Engineering27computer and info science, computer applications programming, information technology
Media21mass communication
Fine Arts20fine arts
Science17biology, physics, biochemistry, chemistry
Family And Social Work15public administration
Music10music performance
Medical Administration10health services administration
Mathematics5mathematics and computer science, applied mathematics
Drama And Performing Arts4drama
Art Studies2art studies
Religion And Philosophy1philosophy

Number of programs and degrees for IU South Bend in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree52334
Master's degree20113
Associate's degree1589
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years373
Post-master's certificate31

IU South Bend Student Body

In 2007, IU South Bend had a total enrollment of 7,517 students (5,332 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men40%
Women60%
Full-Time83%
Part-Time17%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate82%
Graduate18%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White81%
Black7%
Hispanic4%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown4%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1919%
20-2117%
22-2418%
25-2916%
30-349%
35-396%
40-497%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Indiana92%
State unknown4%
(International Students)3%
Michigan1%

IU South Bend Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time57 %
Part-Time38 %

IU South Bend Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of South Bend, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

IU South Bend Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,9051,58883%1,06867%
Men71659583%42371%
Women1,18999384%64565%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal410520
SAT Math420530
ACT Verbal1522
ACT Math1622
ACT Composite1723

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT77%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT8%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

IU South Bend Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 5,490
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 13,917
Books and supplies$ 976

Financial Aid:
IU South Bend participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 181600)

IU South Bend Faculty

IU South Bend has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured5347
Non-tenured, but on tenure track4826
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2659

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year3$87,6770*
Associate professorcalendar year2*4$72,637
Assistant professorcalendar year5$61,6932*
Lecturercalendar year0*4$47,141
All faculty totalcalendar year10$75,79010$60,086

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year18$80,81811$70,882
Associate professoracademic year37$57,81937$54,513
Assistant professoracademic year39$52,99322$48,721
Lectureracademic year15$41,14938$35,752
All faculty totalacademic year109$57,596108$48,399

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

IU South Bend Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballChicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total121325
Basketball121325

IU South Bend Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
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
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts 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
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

MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Services Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

MUSIC
Music Performance, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy

SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

IU South Bend Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets IU South Bend Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%IU South Bend Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%IU South Bend Number of degree programs
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%IU South Bend % of freshmen enrolled part-time
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%IU South Bend % of degrees in liberal arts
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%IU South Bend % of accepted students who choose to enroll
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%IU South Bend Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career 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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