# Indiana University-Northwest

Gary, IN. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/indiana-university-northwest

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 73% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,820 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 2,163 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 460–600 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 450–580 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 18–26 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $15,430 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $5,567 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $2,395 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $3,098 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $3,839 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $9,405 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $14,342 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,661 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 36% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $48,764 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,884 (FY2024) |

## What Indiana University-Northwest considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Considered
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 151360. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology