Overview
Student Population
Located in Gary, Indiana, Indiana University Northwest is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 2,506 prospective students applied, and 2,047 were granted admission. Of those admitted 663 enrolled in the school. 2,566 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,235 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $7,067 plus fees of $648. IU Northwest is ranked 828 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
IU Northwest is rated within the lower 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Indiana University Northwest within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#828 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#353 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#25 in Best Colleges in Indiana
#9 in Best Public Colleges in Indiana
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#44 in Best Value Colleges in Indiana
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 890/1090 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.1 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 2, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Indiana Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $930 |
| Other Fees | $648 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $8,040 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,076 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,761 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $930 |
| Other Fees | $648 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $8,040 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,076 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,620 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 33% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 13% |
| Business | 13% |
| Education | 8% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 8% |
Other Colleges to Consider
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=151360 IPEDS survey data for Indiana University Northwest.
Current students may use the Indiana University Northwest GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.