2024 Best Colleges for Performing Arts in the South Bend Area

• Notre Dame, IN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.96 out of 5  1,410 reviews

Alum: Best decision I ever made. Extraordinary undergraduate engagement through inspired teaching and mentoring. Lifelong friendships with faculty and peers. A commitment to reasoned discourse. Study abroad encouraged and facilitated even if pre med. Gorgeous campus. Inclusive residential life. Brilliant yet helpful classmates from every state and over 100 countries. I still regularly talk to my roommates 34 years later. Unparalleled sports with far reaching esprit de corps. As an undergraduate English Philosophy Pre Med Major whose now a Pediatric Psychiatrist, I would love to do it all again. When I occasionally go back to campus I love perusing the bookstore stacks to see what kids are reading these days in the disciplines. I remain grateful they have not abandoned their mission to form young people to be a force for good in the world. When I talk to current students, they give me hope.... Read 1,410 reviews

• grade A+

• Acceptance rate 15%

• Net price $30,513

• SAT range 1410-1550

• South Bend, IN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.46 out of 5  870 reviews

Freshman: So far I've had a great time at IUSB, (Indiana University - South Bend). Unexpectedly I've meet a lot of friends here, I've never had a disagreement with anyone here. The on campus environment is really chill, you could talk to anyone and they will answer you back in a respectful manner. I dorm here on campus and it's been a great experience so far. I have my daily routine where I go to the gym in the morning and head to class at 10:00 am, hang out with friends until my 1:00 pm class and after that class I head to my apartment to relax and do homework. Outside of my routine, everyday seems like a different day! And I get to enjoy it with friends, I dorm with one of my closest friends on campus and we have really similar schedules, including classes. Me and my friend have a little friend group .Overall I have had a great time here at IUSB, other than stressing about assignments, everything here on campus has been Awesome!... Read 870 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 89%

• Net price $8,189

• SAT range 980-1190

• Notre Dame, IN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.72 out of 5  599 reviews

Senior: I have really enjoyed my time here at SMC. Its been wonderful with amazing friends, staff and the overall ambiance of the school. What I would like to see if the school not being more open minded with students who want to make a pro choice clubs (Just because the school is catholic does not mean everyone is) so they should be allowed to express and be recognized by the school for their club. Wish there were more people of color (We have seen an increase!). Overall has beautiful nature walks and everything is within reach. Class sizes are 18-21 at most, small campus field with ND right next door!... Read 599 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 83%

• Net price $27,686

• SAT range 1060-1250

• Mishawaka, IN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  559 reviews

Alum: Great experience academically and extracurricularly! I was able to take a plethora of knowledge gained at this institution with me into the workforce as a nurse. Now, I am pursuing a graduate degree and owe a great deal of thanks to Bethel for how well the prepared me professionally. Every teacher at this institution is very personable and allowed for a safe learning environment which promoted the freedom to make mistakes, learn from them, and better ourselves. One of the buggest reasons I would recommend this school is their prority to make Christ the center of education. From beginning the class with prayer to the encouragement we received daily was just what I needed to help me get through classes that were especially challenging. This carried into clinical and the exceptional instructors we had in the hospital setting. I gained so much experience that was also helpful when I entered into the workforce, setting myself aside from my coworkers due to Bethel’s very exceptional program... Read 559 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 98%

• Net price $18,772

• SAT range 950-1170

• Goshen, IN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.68 out of 5  173 reviews

Alum: I really loved my time at Goshen! It has a very small college feel, and so you get to know or recognize most people around campus. Also, class sizes are small so you really get to know and interact with your professors on a personal level. Beyond that Goshen has many great opportunities for students. There is their SST study abroad program, Sustainability Leadership Semester, tons of unique May Term class, Agricultural Summer Intensive, and Marine Biology Semester. These are experiences that you won’t find at most other universities. Lastly, Goshen itself is a cute little town with lots of really good food options, including Goshen Brewing Company. I highly recommend going to Goshen College!... Read 173 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 93%

• Net price $17,195

• SAT range 990-1270