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Indiana University-Northwest

Indiana University-Northwest is a small, public institution located in Gary, in. Founded in 1959, Indiana University-Northwest offers undergraduate degrees in 71 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 2,711 undergraduates
cost $7,941 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Indiana University-Northwest? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 80.3%
SAT score average 1068
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.05
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Indiana University-Northwest is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business/Commerce, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Psychology, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Social Work

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,941
Additional expenses
Room & board N/A
Books & supplies $840
Other expenses N/A
Cost of attendance* $8,781
Average financial aid package $10,012
Estimated cost -$1,231 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $21,301
Additional expenses
Room & board N/A
Books & supplies $840
Other expenses N/A
Cost of attendance* $22,141
Average financial aid package $10,012
Estimated cost $12,129 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Indiana University-Northwest has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,711, with gender binary students split 25% male and 75% female.

Total enrollment

3,045

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
39%
African American %
15%
Hispanic American %
26%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
13%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408-1197
phone 888-980-6500
address www.iun.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Student ambassadors

Art club

Modern languages club

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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Indiana University-Northwest to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Indiana University-Northwest?

Indiana University-Northwest is located in Gary, in.

What is the acceptance rate at Indiana University-Northwest? 

The acceptance rate for Indiana University-Northwest is 80%.

What’s the average GPA for Indiana University-Northwest?

The average high school GPA for Indiana University-Northwest students was 3.05.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Indiana University-Northwest?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Indiana University-Northwest including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $54,388.

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