Indiana University-Northwest
Gary, IN · Public four-year · Suburb: Large
2,787undergraduates
73%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$5,553average net price per year
36%graduate in 6 years
69%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 2,820
- Admitted
- 2,163
- Admit rate
- 73%
- Admit rate, women
- 79%
- Admit rate, men
- 72%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 22%
- First-year students
- 470
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 29%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 480-580
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 460-590
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 2%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 21-27
| High school GPA | Considered, not required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Considered, not required |
| Essay or personal statement | Not considered |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
40 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (10)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant Certificate (1-2 years) (15 awarded)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Bachelor's (24 awarded)
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Associate (6 awarded)
- Health Services Administration Bachelor's (20 awarded)
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Associate (22 awarded), Bachelor's (16 awarded)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other Bachelor's (16 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (45 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (2)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other Associate (1 awarded), Bachelor's (65 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (51 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (4)
- Actuarial Science Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (17 awarded)
- Business/Commerce, General Bachelor's (52 awarded)
- Labor Studies Associate (5 awarded), Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (51 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (2)
- Public Administration Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Social Work Bachelor's (23 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (1)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Bachelor's (24 awarded)
Education (4)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (12 awarded)
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Mathematics Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Social Studies Teacher Education Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (2)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (11 awarded)
- Neuroscience Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Social sciences (3)
- Anthropology, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Sociology, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Bachelor's (9 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (2)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Informatics Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (1)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (2)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Sustainability Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Physical sciences (2)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Geology/Earth Science, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics (1)
- Spanish Language and Literature Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Graduate programs (19)
- Accounting Post-bachelor's certificate
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Business/Commerce, General Master's
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General Master's
- Elementary Education and Teaching Master's
- Secondary Education and Teaching Master's
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Master's
- English Language and Literature, General Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Writing, General Post-bachelor's certificate
- Mathematics, General Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Public Administration Master's
- Chemistry, General Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Master's
- History, General Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Post-bachelor's certificate
- Spanish Language and Literature Post-bachelor's certificate
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Master's
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $8,179
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $22,043
- Books and supplies
- $644
- Total cost living at home
- $13,373
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $2,164 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $2,616 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $8,589 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $12,463 |
| Over $110,000 | $13,021 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 82%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 66%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $8,153
- Got a grant from the college
- 32%
- Average grant from the college
- $2,033
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 43%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 35%
- Average amount borrowed
- $4,665
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 22%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 33%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 36%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 40%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 37%
- Transferred to another college
- 27%
- Came back for year two
- 69%
| Pell grant students | 28% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 49% |
| Neither | 42% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 358 | 35% |
| Men | 185 | 38% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 | 50% (small group) |
| Asian | 28 | 68% |
| Black | 71 | 15% |
| Hispanic | 154 | 31% |
| White | 265 | 44% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 6% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 3 | 0% (small group) |
| International | 3 | 33% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 632 | 40% | 26% |
| Started here, part-time | 84 | 24% | 30% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 264 | 46% | 33% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 129 | 29% | 39% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 3,045
- Undergraduates
- 2,787
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,930
- Part-time undergraduates
- 857
- Graduate students
- 258
- Students per faculty member
- 14 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 95%
- From out of state
- 5%
- From other countries
- 0%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 24%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 25%
| Women | 73% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 44% |
| Two or more races | 4% |
| Race unknown | 1% |
| International | 0% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Suburb: Large
- Address
- 3400 Broadway, Gary, IN, 46408-1197
- County
- Lake County
- Part of
- Indiana University
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
- Highest degree
- Master's degree
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NAIA
- Teams include
- basketball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Army ROTC, Study abroad, Undergraduate research, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.