Indiana University South Bend: what international applicants need

What are Indiana University South Bend's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Indiana University South Bend admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is Indiana University South Bend's acceptance rate?

83.8% for students who started in fall 2024: Indiana University South Bend admitted 2,360 of its 2,815 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Indiana University South Bend require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

Indiana University South Bend is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

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

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 470–580 in Math and 480–610 in Reading and Writing (29% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 21–23.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Indiana University South Bend's application fee for international students?

Indiana University South Bend's application fee is $65 for international applicants, while US applicants pay nothing.

Does Indiana University South Bend accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. Indiana University South Bend accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does Indiana University South Bend accept?

Indiana University South Bend lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, PTE Academic, and Cambridge English as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Indiana University South Bend accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Indiana University South Bend accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Indiana University South Bend require?

Indiana University South Bend doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Indiana University South Bend require the Common App personal essay?

No. Indiana University South Bend doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Indiana University South Bend have?

64 of Indiana University South Bend's 4,083 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.6%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Indiana University South Bend cost for international students?

Indiana University South Bend is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $22,811 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $8,424). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $10,184. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $36,779 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source