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Indiana University-Northwest
Gary, IN · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 73%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $5,567
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 36%
- Median earnings
- $48,764
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Indiana University-Northwest is a public college in Gary, IN with 2,661 undergraduates. It admits 73% of applicants, and admitted students average 1055 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $5,567 per year ($2,395 for families earning under $30,000). 36% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $48,764 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 73%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,820
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,163
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 22%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing460–600
200800
SAT Math450–580
200800
ACT Composite18–26
136
What Indiana University-Northwest looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $15,430
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,424
- Out-of-state tuition
- $23,032
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$2,395
- $30–48k$3,098
- $48–75k$3,839
- $75–110k$9,405
- $110k+$14,342
Get a personal estimate with Indiana University-Northwest's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 36%
- Freshman retention
- 71%
- Median earnings
- $48,764
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,884
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,661
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 48%
- White42%
- Hispanic30%
- Black20%
- Asian3%
Indiana University-Northwest FAQ
What is Indiana University-Northwest's acceptance rate?+
Indiana University-Northwest admits 73% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Indiana University-Northwest?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 460–600 on SAT Reading and Writing and 450–580 on SAT Math; the average total is 1055.
What ACT score do you need for Indiana University-Northwest?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–26.
Is Indiana University-Northwest test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Indiana University-Northwest?+
In Fall 2023, 2,820 students applied to Indiana University-Northwest and 2,163 were admitted; 470 enrolled.
Does Indiana University-Northwest consider legacy status?+
No. Indiana University-Northwest reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Indiana University-Northwest require an essay?+
Indiana University-Northwest reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Indiana University-Northwest cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $15,430 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $5,567.
What is Indiana University-Northwest's graduation rate?+
36% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 151360 · How we use this data
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