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Indiana University-Northwest

Gary, Indiana · Public · 2,661 undergrads

Indiana University-Northwest admits 73% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Indiana University-Northwest?

73% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 910–1180 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

2,928 applied, 2,149 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Indiana University-Northwest cost?

$5,567 a year in-state

Out of state: about $20,175 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $15,430.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$2,395
$30,000–$48,000$3,098
$48,000–$75,000$3,839
$75,000–$110,000$9,405
over $110,000$14,342

Out-of-state tuition is $23,032 a year, against $8,424 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $14,608 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Indiana University-Northwest need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Indiana University-Northwest's fall 2027 rule yet. Indiana University-Northwest didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Indiana University-Northwest's site

What it's like

2,661
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Suburb
Campus setting in Gary, IN.
71%
of first-years come back for year two.
22%
finish in four years. 37% within six.
$48.8k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$19.9k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is Indiana University-Northwest's acceptance rate?
73% for fall 2024: 2,149 of 2,928 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Indiana University-Northwest?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 910 to 1180 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Indiana University-Northwest cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $3,839 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $15,430.
How much does Indiana University-Northwest cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Indiana University-Northwest is $23,032 a year, against $8,424 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $5,567 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $14,608 tuition gap gives about $20,175 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Indiana University-Northwest's graduation rate?
37% of students finish within six years and 22% within four (IPEDS).