About me
Indiana University South Bend is the 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 the opportunity to affordably earn a prestigious IU degree, through its
quality undergraduate and graduate 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, faculty and student research, and
creative activity. It is a catalyst for social mobility that contributes to the vitality of the region by educating
informed individuals, thoughtful stewards, innovative professionals, and responsible leaders.
Indiana University South Bend enrolls nearly 4,500 degree seeking students, making it the largest of the
regional campuses of Indiana University. IU South Bend is also the oldest regional campus, offering its first
classes in 1916. Programs are offered at the undergraduate and master level on campus, online, and at a
center in neighboring Elkhart. IU South Bend has 415 faculty, including 154 tenure/tenure track, 83 full-time non tenure track, and 178 part-time faculty. IU South Bend also employs 278 talented and dedicated
staff members who support the teaching mission of the university.
An area of distinction for IU South Bend is the commitment to engaged student learning. Faculty regularly
engage with students in research projects, internships, and service learning activities, whether it be
students working in the lab beside their professors, or interning at local nonprofit, municipal or business
organizations. To advance the campus’ commitment to community engagement, efforts are underway to
further institutionalize community engagement in programs and services. In addition to a newly
established Community Engagement Center, the campus is home to several other centers of excellence
including the Civil Rights Heritage Center, The American Democracy Project, and the Center for a
Sustainable Future. These centers provide faculty, staff, and students opportunities to engage in projects
that extend the university’s reach beyond the classroom and into the community.
The 2022 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Report ranked IU South Bend 25th in social mobility
among regional public universities in the Midwest, recognizing good graduation rates among students
who receive Pell Grants.
