Admission & test scores

Indiana University at South Bend SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 950–1190 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 21. Indiana University at South Bend admits 84% of applicants — largely open. 65% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range950–1190middle half of admits

ACT midpoint21admitted students

Acceptance rate84%largely open

First-year retention65%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

950

Average

1081

75th percentile

1190

A quarter of admitted students scored below 950 and a quarter above 1190. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 3,933.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
University of Akron Akron, Ohio	1081	—	60%	$13,135
University of Northern Colorado Greeley, Colorado	1082	23	86%	$12,416
Baker College Owosso, Michigan	1080	—	82%	$13,000
Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana	1080	23	69%	$28,733
Friends University Wichita, Kansas	1080	21	55%	$34,192
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, Pennsylvania	1082	21	91%	$11,380

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Indiana University at South Bend admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Indiana University at South Bend?

The middle half of admitted students scored between 950 and 1190 on the SAT, with an average of 1081. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does Indiana University at South Bend require?

The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 21.

How hard is it to get into Indiana University at South Bend?

Indiana University at South Bend admits 84% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 65% return for a second year.

Does Indiana University at South Bend require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.