Indiana University-South Bend

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Hundreds of individual classes are available online at Indiana University South Bend, along with fully online bachelor's and master's degrees in applied science, English, history, and nursing. The university also offers three online graduate certificates, and it is currently working with other campuses within the Indiana University system to provide additional online programs. Online students at IU South Bend must meet weekly assignment deadlines, but they can review course materials, watch lectures, and interact with their classmates at whatever time works best for them. All study and review sessions are also recorded for the benefit of online learners. Undergraduate applicants must submit high school transcripts and ACT or SAT scores. The university does not, however, require prospective students over the age of 21 or with at least 12 transferable college credits to take an entrance exam. Each year, IU South Bend students receive approximately $43 million in financial aid, though online learners may not be eligible for all institutional scholarships.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

87% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

80% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

67% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Recommended	High school transcript:	Considered (not required)
High school rank:	Not required or recommended	Letter of recommendation:	Recommended
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Required	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

22k

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

90%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields	✔	✕	✕
2	Architecture And Related Services	✔	✔	✕
3	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	✔	✕	✕
4	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies	✔	✕	✕
5	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✔	✕
6	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✕
7	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✔	✕
8	Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	✔	✕	✕
9	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✔	✕
10	Education	✔	✔	✔
11	Engineering Technologies/Technicians	✔	✕	✕
12	Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians	✔	✕	✕
13	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✔	✔
14	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	✔	✔	✕
15	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✔	✕
16	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
17	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✔	✔
18	History	✔	✔	✕
19	History	✔	✔	✕
20	Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services	✔	✕	✕
21	Legal Professions And Studies	✔	✕	✕
22	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	✔	✔	✕
23	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✔	✕
24	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✔	✔
25	Natural Resources And Conservation	✔	✔	✔
26	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✔	✕
27	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✔	✕
28	Philosophy And Religious Studies	✔	✕	✕
29	Physical Sciences	✔	✔	✕
30	Psychology	✔	✔	✔
31	Public Administration And Social Service Professions	✔	✔	✕
32	Science Technologies/Technicians	✕	✕	✔
33	Security And Protective Services	✔	✕	✕
34	Social Sciences	✔	✔	✕
35	Visual And Performing Arts	✔	✔	✔