Safety Score
4.95 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
South Bend, IN · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Indiana University-South Bend
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 4,446-student campus.
- 4.95
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,577
- Rank of 3,050
- #36
- IN rank
- 4,446
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Indiana University-South Bend reports 4.95 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,577 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 86% of ranked campuses its size.
- 4.95
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,577
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 86%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 7
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Indiana University-South Bend increased from 3 to 7 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesIndiana University-South Bend is a Public institution located in South Bend, IN, enrolling approximately 4,446 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 13 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IN, it ranks #36 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 4,446 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Indiana University-South Bend is "Burglary" with 4 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IN averaging 3.92 incidents per 1,000 students, Indiana University-South Bend reports 26% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 18 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2577
See peer comparison
State Rank (IN)
#36
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
7
across 11 crime categories
Where Indiana University-South Bend sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
5 safer than 14% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Indiana University-South Bend percentile rank 15.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2577 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Indiana University-South Bend reports 26% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $8,424
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $22,811
- Avg Net Price
- $8,653
- Median Debt
- $21,355
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 43%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 84%
- SAT Average
- 1081
- SAT Math Range
- 470–580
- ACT Average
- 21
- ACT Range
- 21–23
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 38%
- Retention Rate
- 65%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $41,388
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $44,947
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 66%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyIndiana University-South Bend: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 133% (3 → 7 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Fondling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 7 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 18 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 18 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 15 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 24 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Indiana University-South Bend vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
IN
Indiana University-South Bend
4.95 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
SUNY Old Westbury
5.84 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
Paris Junior College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY · 4,449 enrolled
Safety Score 5.84
Paris Junior College
Paris, TX · 4,456 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline, WA · 4,460 enrolled
Safety Score 1.12
Trine University
Angola, IN · 4,471 enrolled
Safety Score 1.79
SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY · 4,417 enrolled
Safety Score 10.87
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Indiana University-South Bend nationally (rank #2577), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Indiana University-South Bend safe?
Indiana University-South Bend has a safety score of 4.95 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,577 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Indiana University-South Bend?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Indiana University-South Bend compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IN.
Does Indiana University-South Bend have fire safety data?
Yes. Indiana University-South Bend reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Indiana University-South Bend's Safety Profile
Indiana University-South Bend in South Bend, IN enrolls 4,446 students and has a safety score of 4.95 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2577 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 3 in 2022 to 7 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Indiana University-South Bend's 4.95 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Indiana University-South Bend against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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