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Indiana University-Northwest
Gary, INPublicSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 73% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Indiana University-Northwest is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Gary, IN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 73%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.7K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
73% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading460 - 600
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math450 - 580
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 26
1typical 50% range36
73%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences32% of degrees
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,385
Earnings 5yr: $106,617
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,888
Earnings 5yr: $66,583
Debt: $23,966
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,626
Earnings 5yr: $76,826
Debt: $29,890
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,426
Earnings 5yr: $58,001
Debt: $18,500
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,335
Earnings 5yr: $76,228
Debt: N/A
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,468
Earnings 5yr: $53,880
Debt: $25,000
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,430
Earnings 5yr: $60,585
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,155
Earnings 5yr: $49,702
Debt: $24,471
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,211
Earnings 5yr: $56,498
Debt: $24,822
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,525
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $31,123
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,088
Earnings 5yr: $47,922
Debt: $31,000
Public Health.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,988
Earnings 5yr: $54,133
Debt: $27,334
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,863
Earnings 5yr: $41,186
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,575
Earnings 5yr: $45,619
Debt: $30,924
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,084
Earnings 5yr: $59,095
Debt: $22,116
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,530
Earnings 5yr: $45,103
Debt: $31,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,323
Earnings 5yr: $39,507
Debt: $23,500
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $29,768
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $53,970
Debt: N/A
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $29,320
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$5,130
In-State Tuition$8,424
Out-of-State Tuition$22,811
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
43%
Pell Grants
34%
Take Loans
36%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$39,714
+9% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$43,361
Completion Signals
37%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
71%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,478
Est. Monthly Payment
$135/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
26%
Men74%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 26% men and 74% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
45%
Part-Time Share
24%
Avg Family Income
$50,993
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