Indiana University-Northwest

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	86%
Students retention rate	64%
On-time graduation rate	38%

Located in Gary, Indiana, IU Northwest is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that IU Northwest is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Indiana University-Northwest is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, IU Northwest emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at IU Northwest is reported to be 38%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Indiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at IU Northwest is 64% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Indiana is 66%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at IU Northwest do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,827

Cost of attendance at Indiana University-Northwest in 2022 for students from Indiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$8,887
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,934

Cost of attendance at Indiana University-Northwest in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$22,628
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at Indiana University-Northwest received on average $6,616 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,616

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	284	46%	$4,802	$1,363,847
Other Federal Grant	453	74%	$3,641	$1,649,375
State Grant/Scholarships	243	40%	$5,000	$1,214,998
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	135	22%	$2,258	$304,862
Total Grant & Scholarships	479	78%	$6,616	$3,169,235

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Indiana University-Northwest students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Indiana University-Northwest students is 37.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 39.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.5%.

37.6%

asian 68.8% 11 students
African American 7.7% 5 students
white 41.2% 134 students
unknown 66.7% 2 students
hispanic 37.5% 57 students
International Students 100.0% 4 students
Mixed Race 40.0% 8 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Indiana University-Northwest provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Indiana University-Northwest offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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