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Indiana University-Northwest

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Gary, Indiana 46408-1197

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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
National Association of

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77%Acceptance
1067SAT Avg
2,582Students
14:1Student:Faculty
37%Grad Rate
$43,361Earnings 10yr
$5,970Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Indiana University-Northwest Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1067

Reading & WritingMid: 535
480580
MathMid: 505
460590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
2127

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

76.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1067

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$5,970

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,478

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

18

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (71)

Student Life

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
8 Years$41,246
10 Years$43,361

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,900
Men
$51,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — RedHawks

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)

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