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Indiana University-Northwest

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Start: 2026-06-04T14:00:00
Location: Indiana University-Northwest

IUN

Gary, Indiana 46408-1197

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Health sciencesSuburban

Known for health sciences — excellent value

Indiana University-Northwest is a public institution in Gary with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1067, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.6K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

37% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,361 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $5,970.

Established

1963

Mascot

Rufus the RedHawk

Type

Public university

Conference

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77%Acceptance

1067SAT Avg

2,582Students

14:1Student:Faculty

37%Grad Rate

$43,361Earnings 10yr

$5,970Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1067

Reading & WritingMid: 535

480580

MathMid: 505

460590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22

2127

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,179

Tuition (out-of-state)$22,043

Books & Supplies$644

Total Cost of Attendance$13,371

Average Net Price$5,970

Median Debt at Graduation$21,710

Monthly Payment (10yr)$230

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$2,164

$30–48K$2,616

$48–75K$8,589

$75–110K$12,463

$110K+$13,021

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

65.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,478

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (71)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

69%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

2,582

Gender Split

73% / 27%

Women / Men

First Generation

45%

Pell Grant Recipients

43%

Race & Ethnicity

White 45%

Black 17%

Hispanic 30%

Asian 3%

Two+ 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate36.9%

Freshman Retention68.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,714

10 Years$43,361

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — RedHawks

Women

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from IN state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M

27 mi(47 min)

Milwaukeepop. 570K

106 mi(184 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

138 mi(239 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ORD Chicago O'Hare41 mi

MKE Milwaukee100 mi

IND Indianapolis138 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA837 mi · ~24h 11m drive

New York, NY695 mi · ~20h 5m drive

Hartford, CT756 mi · ~21h 50m drive

Providence, RI821 mi · ~23h 43m drive

Albany, NY700 mi · ~20h 13m drive

Syracuse, NY581 mi · ~16h 47m drive

Rochester, NY509 mi · ~14h 42m drive

Buffalo, NY442 mi · ~12h 46m drive

Philadelphia, PA646 mi · ~18h 40m drive

Pittsburgh, PA390 mi · ~11h 16m drive

Harrisburg, PA552 mi · ~15h 57m drive

Newark, NJ687 mi · ~19h 51m drive

Washington, DC573 mi · ~16h 33m drive

Baltimore, MD585 mi · ~16h 54m drive

Atlanta, GA563 mi · ~16h 16m drive

Charlotte, NC561 mi · ~16h 12m drive

Raleigh, NC616 mi · ~17h 48m drive

Miami, FL1165 mi · ~33h 39m drive

Orlando, FL960 mi · ~27h 44m drive

Tampa, FL980 mi · ~28h 19m drive

Nashville, TN374 mi · ~10h 48m drive

New Orleans, LA816 mi · ~23h 34m drive

Richmond, VA596 mi · ~17h 13m drive

Chicago, IL27 mi · ~47 min drive

Detroit, MI227 mi · ~6h 33m drive

Minneapolis, MN380 mi · ~10h 59m drive

St. Louis, MO253 mi · ~7h 19m drive

Kansas City, MO417 mi · ~12h 3m drive

Indianapolis, IN138 mi · ~3h 59m drive

Columbus, OH252 mi · ~7h 17m drive

Cleveland, OH292 mi · ~8h 26m drive

Milwaukee, WI106 mi · ~3h 4m drive

Dallas, TX799 mi · ~23h 5m drive

Houston, TX930 mi · ~26h 52m drive

Austin, TX972 mi · ~28h 5m drive

San Antonio, TX1045 mi · ~30h 11m drive

Los Angeles, CA1754 mi · ~50h 40m drive

San Francisco, CA1871 mi · ~54h 3m drive

San Diego, CA1742 mi · ~50h 19m drive

Seattle, WA1756 mi · ~50h 44m drive

Portland, OR1777 mi · ~51h 20m drive

Denver, CO932 mi · ~26h 55m drive

Phoenix, AZ1461 mi · ~42h 12m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1274 mi · ~36h 48m drive

Honolulu, HI4266 mi · ~123h 14m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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