Indiana University-Northwest is a public 4-year college in Gary, Indiana with 2,661 undergraduates. It admits 73% of applicants, costs an average of $5,567 a year after grants and graduates 36% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Indiana University-Northwest acceptance rate and admissions
Indiana University-Northwest admitted 73% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 460 to 600, math 450 to 580). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Indiana University-Northwest application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: $15 for U.S. applicants ($65 for international applicants). Confirm dates on Indiana University-Northwest’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Indiana University-Northwest tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $8,424 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $23,032 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $15,430 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $5,567 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $5,567 a year after grants and scholarships, $9,863 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Indiana University-Northwest's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Indiana University-Northwest graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 36% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $48,764 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $19,884 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 41% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Indiana University-Northwest majors and what graduates earn
Indiana University-Northwest awarded bachelor's degrees in 35 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) ($86,888).
All 35 majors at Indiana University-Northwest
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Indiana University-Northwest
14 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 14 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Master's | 21 | $78,558 | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 17 | n/a | $41,000 |
| Nursing | Master's | 11 | $120,257 | n/a |
| Public administration | Master's | 8 | $75,509 | n/a |
| Mathematics | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| English | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and information sciences | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| History | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal arts and general studies | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal justice | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Indiana University-Northwest
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 22 | $58,798 | $70,426 | $23,005 |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,661 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 74% women, 26% men
- 15 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Indiana University-Northwest?
Indiana University-Northwest admitted 73% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Indiana University-Northwest cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $8,424 for in-state students and $23,032 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $5,567 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Indiana University-Northwest?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 460 to 600 in reading and writing and 450 to 580 in math, and 18 to 26 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Indiana University-Northwest test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Indiana University-Northwest reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Indiana University-Northwest?
36% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Indiana University-Northwest graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $48,764 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.