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Indiana University-South Bend admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 84%
- SAT (middle 50%): 950-1190
- ACT (middle 50%): 21-23
Indiana University-South Bend admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into Indiana University-South Bend
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1190 or an ACT around 23 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes Indiana University-South Bend a stronger bet. Below 950, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is Indiana University-South Bend a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above Indiana University-South Bend's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair Indiana University-South Bend with schools in each tier.
Want the full picture? See how to actually get into Indiana University-South Bend, or run the all-school acceptance calculator to build a balanced list.
Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into Indiana University-South Bend?
Indiana University-South Bend has a 84% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into Indiana University-South Bend?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Indiana University-South Bend scored 950-1190 on the SAT. Scoring above 1190 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 950 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into Indiana University-South Bend?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Indiana University-South Bend scored 21-23 on the ACT. Above 23 is strong, below 21 is below the typical admit.
Is Indiana University-South Bend a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above Indiana University-South Bend's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.