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Indiana University-Northwest
Just a few miles from the Indiana/Illinois border, Indiana University-Northwest is a regional campus of IU located in the industrial city of Gary, IN. While IU-Northwest is affiliated with The Hoosier State’s biggest public university, it maintains a personal touch with nearly half of its classes featuring less than 20 students. IU-Northwest encourages its students to partner with the local community.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
4%
Submitting ACT
24%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1013
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
3,198
Total Number of Undergrads
2,860
Classroom Sizes
0
100
15%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
32%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,179 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $22,043 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $8,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $644 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
70%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
43%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,754
43%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,295
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,792
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
28%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,244
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$221
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
34
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Redhawks
School Colors
red, white, and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$40,400
What Students Are Saying
Indiana University has a beautiful campus. It is a perfect size. The staff is great and helpful.
Juanna from Gary, IN
It's a good school! I also met so many new people and the staff and students there are really nice! They help you in whatever you may need help with.
Perla from Schererville, IN
Indiana University Northwest is a school with arms opened wide. IUN is willing to help you whenever you need it. You will feel at home at IUN, and I rate it a 10 out of 10.
Jose from Porer, IN
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