Indiana University South Bend’s enrollment continues to increase, according to recently released data. Fall 2024 enrollment shows the total number of students at IU South Bend grew by approximately 4% over last year.
This highlights a pattern of growth for IU South Bend, following notable enrollment figures in 2023 that achieved the first year-over-year increase in 14 years. Also, the diversity of the student population remains on the rise, reflecting the community’s demographics.
Underrepresented students of color comprise 35% of the campus student body, an increase of more than 8%. The number of Hispanic/Latino students is up by nearly 10%, as IU South Bend gets closer to achieving a Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) status. Overall Hispanic/Latino enrollment is now at 24.1%, less than 1% away from the 25% needed to obtain the HSI federal designation. International student enrollment increased by close to 12%.
Overall, there are 4,631 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at IU South Bend. Graduate enrollment is up by approximately 4%, with these students making up around 12% of the student population.
The Honors Program, designated for students with a focus on academic excellence and community service, has a total of 472 students enrolled, an 8% increase from last year.
IU South Bend’s Military Friendly Designation, which is awarded based on important factors to veterans including academic policies, admissions, financial assistance, and culture, signifies the university as an appealing place for veterans to pursue their education. The number of student veterans enrolled this fall grew more than 8% over last year.
More than 88% of students are from Indiana, with nearly 82% from the North Central Indiana region. Overall, IU South Bend students hail from 34 states and 65 countries.
“IU South Bend is dedicated to serving our region by making a high quality, affordable college degree accessible to all,” said Indiana University South Bend Chancellor Susan Elrod. “It is especially gratifying to see this mission reflected in our enrollment numbers. IU South Bend is proud to be a resource for empowering students from all backgrounds to achieve success for themselves and their families, as well as make a positive impact on the community.”
Indiana University South Bend is this area’s premier comprehensive public university dedicated to serving the needs of North Central Indiana and beyond. As a regional campus of Indiana University, IU South Bend provides a diverse population with the opportunity to affordably earn a prestigious IU degree through its quality graduate and undergraduate programs. With its caring faculty and staff, IU South Bend is committed to an inclusive, student-centered approach that focuses on preparing its students for both the workforce and postgraduate education through rigorous coursework, research, and creative activity. We are a catalyst for social mobility that contributes to the vitality of our region by educating informed individuals, thoughtful stewards, innovative professionals, and responsible leaders.
IU South Bend offers a diverse array of undergraduate and master’s degree programs on the main campus in South Bend, its Elkhart Center, and online.
IU’s official fall census day for this academic school year was Aug. 30, 2024.