Indiana University-South Bend

Indiana University South Bend is located in South Bend, Indiana. It was established in 1916 and is now the third largest campus of the Indiana University system. The campus is spread across an area of 80 acres. It is home to the world-famous Alexander Toradze Piano Studio. The university offers an array of degrees and programs through 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 Social Work

IU South Bend sponsors two student periodical publications, The Preface and The Vision. It also publishes a women's studies publication, an Undergraduate Research Journal and an award-winning literary-arts magazine, Analecta.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Numerous part-time students.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 7,517 in 2007-2008 (5,143 full-time equivalent).

About 39% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 61% of the class.

Undergrads are 83% of enrolled students and graduate students are 17%.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 84% are full-time and 16% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: IU South Bend participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

IU South Bend provides on-campus housing for 400 of its 5,143 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Athletics

The school is in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 12 male students received the aid (men were 48% of those receiving aid) and 13 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 52% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

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