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Indiana University South Bend

Indiana University South Bend
1700 Mishawaka Avenue
South Bend, IN 46634-7111

Official telephone: (574) 520-4872
Website: www.iusb.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 7,016
Full-time undergraduates: 3,851
Part-time undergraduates: 3,165
Total graduate students: 558
Full-time graduate students: 104
Part-time graduate students: 454
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 22
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Midwest
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 4%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
0.3% American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.7% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6.2% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
10.5% Hispanic/Latino
73.3% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5.3% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
2.5% Nonresident Alien
0.2% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.2% American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.5% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7.7% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
9.2% Hispanic/Latino
0.0% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
73.9% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.4% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
3.2% Nonresident Alien
0.9% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 104 acres
City or town school is located in: South Bend, IN
Population of city/town: 100,886
Locations of branch/satellite campuses: Branch campuses in Elkhart and Plymouth, IN.
Nearest major city: Chicago
Distance of nearest major city: 95 miles
Population of nearest major city: 2,718,782
Online campus map: https://www.iusb.edu/
portal/maps/campusmap.php

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: No. Limited housing.
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms
  • single-student apartments
  • special housing for international students
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 25%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 7%
Percent of students who live off campus: 93%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance mandatory, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: no

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 775
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Learning resource center.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Art gallery.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, women's center, day care, health insurance, Learning/wellness center. Dental services.
Counseling services:
minority student, military, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological
Career placement services:
co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 100%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 2
Number of social sororities on campus: 3
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine
School newspaper(s): The Preface, published weekly
Number of honor societies: 10
Total number of registered organizations: 90
Campus-based religious organizations:
BCM: The Journey, Catholic Newman Club; Campus Bible and Chi Alpha Christian Fellowships
Minority student organizations:
Black, Graduate Black, and Latino Student Unions
International student organizations:
Chinese Student Association, International Student Organization; Japanese and Saudi clubs
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
RedHots Dance Team, Miciana Monologues, League of Legends, Titan Pro, Bridge, Red Cross, Education Council, Student Veterans Organization, Feminist Student Union, Civil Rights Heritage Center, Diversity Committee, Queer Straight Alliance, Students for Bernie Sanders 2016, Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Student Economic Forum; Theatre and Gamer's Guilds; Study Abroad, Human Resource Management, and Physics Students Societies; Collegiate National Music Education, American Criminal Justice, Civil Rights and Social Justice, Social Work, Accounting, Finance, Nurses, and Graduate Nursing Student Associations; film studies, app, French, German, psychology, sociology, history, political science, communication studies, marketing, advertising, affordable travel, management information systems, pre-health professions, pharmacy, medical imaging, and sustainability clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Steve Bruce,
Director of Athletics and Activities
School colors: red, white, and black
School mascot: Titus the Titan
Athletic conference memberships: NAIA, Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's basketballyesNAIA, NCAA Div. I
Men's cross-countryno 
Men's golfno 
Women's basketballyesNAIA, NCAA Div. I
Women's cross-countryno 
Women's softballno 
Women's volleyballno 

Athletic facilities:
basketball, volleyball, walleyball, and racquetball courts; running track, activities and fitness centers, table tennis, training room
Intramural/Recreational sports:
badminton, basketball, billiards, bowling, flag football, quidditch, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball
Club sports for men:
equestrian sports, golf, grappling, martial arts, quidditch, running, soccer
Club sports for women:
equestrian sports, golf, grappling, martial arts, quidditch, running, volleyball

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Chicago (95 miles)
Nearest other airport: South Bend, IN (8 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: South Bend, IN (8 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: South Bend, IN (8 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: fair
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

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