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Indiana University-Northwest
Most applicants get into Indiana University-Northwest — 73.4% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Indiana University-Northwest occupies suburban Gary, IN — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, where graduates median $86,888 four years out. Faculty pay averages $90,744 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 2,661 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 71.4% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 940 and 1170 — below the IN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Indiana University-Northwest's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Indiana University-Northwest without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 940 and 1170; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 480 | 530 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 530 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 23 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Indiana University-Northwest received 2,820 applications and admitted 2,163 (76.7%), with 470 enrolling.
How Indiana University-Northwest compares
| Indiana University-Northwest | Indiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 73.4% | 77.9% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,424 | $32,352 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $43,361 | $52,071 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Indiana University-Northwest's median earnings are $43,361 — below the Indiana benchmark of $52,071. Weigh that against the $8,424 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Indiana University-Northwest prices by residency: $8,424 in-state versus $22,811 out-of-state — a $14,387 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
Indiana University-Northwest enrolls 2,661 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Indiana University-Northwest's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
Fewer than half of Indiana University-Northwest students — 37.4% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Indiana University-Northwest
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $86,888 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,626 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $67,468 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,155 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $56,211 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $54,525 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,088 |
| Public Health | $53,988 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,863 |
| Social Work | $51,575 |
| Computer Science | $49,084 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,530 |
| Psychology, General | $45,323 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $29,768 |
Median earnings for these 14 Indiana University-Northwest programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $43,361 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 23 additional Indiana University-Northwest programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Indiana University-Northwest?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 940–1170 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 73.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Indiana University-Northwest's acceptance rate?
76.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,163 admitted from 2,820 applicants.
How much does Indiana University-Northwest cost?
In-state tuition is $8,424; out-of-state students pay $22,811. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Indiana University-Northwest graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $43,361 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Indiana
- Indiana University-Bloomington — 78.2% admitted
- Indiana University-South Bend — 83.8% admitted
- Indiana University-Southeast — 84.5% admitted
- Indiana University-East — 67.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.