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Indiana University-Northwest

Indiana University-Northwest

Gary, IN · Suburb · 2,661 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$5,130
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
37%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$43,361
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
73%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

As the most diverse campus in the Indiana University system, IU Northwest in Gary is best known for delivering a prestigious Big Ten-quality education through a highly accessible, commuter-friendly environment. The university is particularly renowned for its College of Health and Human Services, which houses premier nursing and radiologic science programs, as well as its AACSB-accredited School of Business and Economics. Student life is defined by a close-knit, supportive culture where a low 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio fosters direct mentorship, complemented by over 70 student organizations and NAIA RedHawks athletics. This unique environment allows undergraduates to graduate with a globally recognized Indiana University degree while benefiting from the personalized attention and affordable tuition of a tight-knit regional campus.

Wikipedia:Indiana University Northwest is a public university in Gary, Indiana, United States. It is one of seven regional campuses of Indiana University and was established in 1963. The university enrolls approximately 3,500 degree-seeking traditional and non-traditional students along with 1,800 dual-credit students.

Location
Gary, IN, 46408-1197 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
MDW · Chicago Midway
27 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$8,424$22,811
Books & supplies$1,166$1,166
Cost of attendance$13,989$39,976
Average net price$5,130Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$22,811
In-state: $8,424
Books & supplies$1,166
Cost of attendance$39,976
In-state: $13,989
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $5,130
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: northwest.iu.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2025-26
Indiana University-Northwest’s own figures for 2025-2026, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$23,448
Books & supplies$1,204
Personal expenses$2,360
Transportation$1,640
Total published by the school$39,976
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$1,419
$30–48k
$331
$48–75k
$5,159
$75–110k
$10,047
$110k+
$13,042
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
37%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
20%
Back for yr 2
71%
Transferred
25%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
40% graduated · 27% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 32% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$39,714
10 yrs after entry$43,361
Debt
Median at graduation$21,710
Monthly payment$230
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$27.5k
90th percentile$42,762
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
73%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1055
R 460–600 · M 450–580
ACT midpoint
22
Comp 18–26 · E 14–27 · M 18–26
SAT middle 50%: 910–1180
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Student Body
Gender
Men 26%Women 74%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
43%
First-gen
45%
Family income
$36,436
Independent
30%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
24%
Race & ethnicity
White
42%
Hispanic
30%
Black
20%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division II · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$39,714
After 10 yrs
$43,361
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing86
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities67
Business/Commerce, General57
Psychology, General44
Social Work28
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions28
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions26
Criminal Justice and Corrections23
Public Health21
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods20
Business Administration, Management and Operations13
Computer and Information Sciences, General11
Biology, General11
Fine and Studio Arts10
Health and Medical Administrative Services10
Communication and Media Studies9
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$17M
Full-time faculty
48%
Faculty salary
$7,562/mo
Teaching spend
$9,136
per student
Federal loans
34%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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