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ACCEPTANCE RATE

77.70%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

89%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

22

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$7,492

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Indiana University – South Bend prepares students for instruction that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Students who graduate from the criminal justice degree program will have knowledge in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. Get more details below including other Indiana colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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Indiana University – South Bend (IUSB)

2300 S Washington St, Kokomo, IN

Indiana University - South Bend is a public school that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in South Bend, Indiana, in a predominantly urban area. IUSB has a yearly student enrollment of nearly 8,600.

Students may choose from many areas of study, including:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Education
  • Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at IUSB. A score in a range of 1260 - 1570 on the SAT, or 19 - 23 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. An estimated 70% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 57% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $7,200 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $19,000 annually. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $7,300 annually. Indiana University - South Bend may offer financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

IUSB participates in sports through the NAIA's Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf in Basketball.

Students who would like to view more about Indiana University - South Bend can check out their website at http://iusb.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Indiana University – South Bend offers a bachelor's degree program in criminal justice.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male11
Female14

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black1
Hispanic4
White18
Non Resident Alien2

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Criminal Justice program at Indiana University – South Bend, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of police and detectives employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates IUSB accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Indiana University – South Bend may provide services to students including:

  • Online classes
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

IUSB is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf)
  • Basketball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf)
  • Golf
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball