St. Joseph County, Indiana
Home to the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish, which boasts a campus full of beautiful architecture, rich history, and strong athletic programs, particularly Notre Dame Football. St. Joseph County is home to South Bend and Mishawaka, which feature attractions, such as the Potawatomi Zoo, East Race Waterway, Morris Performing Arts Center, and countless parks, trails, and riverways, such as the St. Joseph River, which flows through its borders. It is a community filled with diversity, contributing to a rich cultural tapestry and a variety of ethnic restaurants, festivals, and events.
272k
Total Population
36.7
Median Age
Major Cities
Cities & Towns
Higher Education
Bethel University
Bethel University is a private, Christian university located in Mishawaka, Indiana, that offers over 50 areas of study for undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Holy Cross College
Part of the Notre Dame tri-campus, Holy Cross College is a Catholic, co-ed, residential college offering Bachelor of Arts degrees.
Indiana University South Bend
IU South Bend is the region’s only comprehensive public university, offering nearly 100 degree options for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech is a statewide open-admissions community college with programs that lead to two-year associate’s degrees and one-year technical certificates.
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame is a private research university inspired by its Catholic character to be a powerful force for good in the world.
Purdue Polytechnic
Proudly serving the diverse needs of students spanning 13 Indiana counties, Purdue Polytechnic South Bend is the cornerstone of technological education in the region.
Saint Mary’s College
This women’s college offers over 70 majors, minors, concentrations and programs for graduate and undergraduate students.
Arts & Culture
South Bend Museum of Art
The South Bend Museum of Art is committed to showing the enduring power of the visual arts, creating community and nurturing growth through exhibitions, collections and education programs.
Morris Performing Arts Center
Built in 1922, the Morris has hosted vaudeville performances, Broadway shows, concerts, concerts, comedians, movies and more.
South Bend Civic Theatre
Housed in a historic church in the heart of downtown South Bend, the South Bend Civic Theatre works to enrich and create community through live theatre.
Northern Indiana Art & Earth Trail
Northern Indiana has a rich and diverse culture of artisans, crafters and farmers, and the Art and Earth Trail perfectly showcases these nowhere-else-to-be-found treasures.
