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Indiana University Northwest
Gary,
IN
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate80%
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About IU Northwest
Indiana University Northwest is a public, state university in the suburb of Gary, Indiana. IU Northwest was founded in 1959. The college currently enrolls around 3,198 students per year, including 2,860 undergrad students.
IU Northwest Acceptance Rate 2022
It is not difficult to get into IU Northwest. Around 80% of applicants get into IU Northwest each year. In 2022, 1,538 out of 1,915 total applicants were accepted.
| Indiana University Northwest Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 80% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.1 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 24.3% |
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Indiana University Northwest is located in the town of Gary, Indiana, near Chicago.
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College Info
IU Northwest Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to IU Northwest is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
IU Northwest SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
950 - 1150
Math SAT Range
470 - 570
Reading SAT Range
480 - 600
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1150 and Above
Good
950 to 1150
Avg
950 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for IU Northwest students is 1059. Applicants with SAT scores of 1150 and above have a good chance of being admitted to IU Northwest, while applicants with SAT scores between 950 to 1150 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 950 have a low chance of being offered a spot at IU Northwest.
IU Northwest Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$8,159
In State$22,023
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,492
$21,356
Fees
$667
$667
Housing
Unknown
Unknown
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at IU Northwest is like? There are approximately 3,198 students enrolled at IU Northwest, including 2,860 undergraduate students and 338 graduate students. 69% percent of students attend school full-time, 95% percent are from IN and 5% percent of students are from other states.
69%
Full Time31%
Part Time95%
In State5%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
3,198
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
80%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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