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Indiana University-Northwest

Gary, IN · Suburb · 2,661 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

As the most diverse campus in the Indiana University system, IU Northwest in Gary is best known for delivering a prestigious Big Ten-quality education through a highly accessible, commuter-friendly environment. The university is particularly renowned for its College of Health and Human Services, which houses premier nursing and radiologic science programs, as well as its AACSB-accredited School of Business and Economics. Student life is defined by a close-knit, supportive culture where a low 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio fosters direct mentorship, complemented by over 70 student organizations and NAIA RedHawks athletics. This unique environment allows undergraduates to graduate with a globally recognized Indiana University degree while benefiting from the personalized attention and affordable tuition of a tight-knit regional campus.


Wikipedia:Indiana University Northwest is a public university in Gary, Indiana, United States. It is one of seven regional campuses of Indiana University and was established in 1963. The university enrolls approximately 3,500 degree-seeking traditional and non-traditional students along with 1,800 dual-credit students.

Location
Gary, IN, 46408-1197 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
MDW · Chicago Midway
27 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$13,989
Out-of-state COA
$28,376
Avg net price
$5,130
In-state tuition
$8,424
Out-of-state tuition
$22,811
Books & supplies
$1,166/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$1,419
$30–48k
$331
$48–75k
$5,159
$75–110k
$10,047
$110k+
$13,042
Admissions
Admit rate
73%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1055
Reading 460600
Math 450580
ACT midpoint
22
Composite 1826
English 1427
Math 1826
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Indiana University-Northwest accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
37%
4-yr on-time completion
20%
1st-yr retention
71%
Transfer-out rate
25%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
40%
Transferred
27%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
32%
Median earnings (6yr)
$39,714
Median earnings (10yr)
$43,361
Median debt
$21,710
Monthly loan payment
$230
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$27,502
Debt (90th percentile)
$42,762
Student Body
Men 26%Women 74%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
43%
First-generation
45%
Median family income
$36,436
Independent students
30%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
24%
Race & ethnicity
White
42%
Hispanic
30%
Black
20%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$39,714
10 years after entry
$43,361
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing86
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities67
Business/Commerce, General57
Psychology, General44
Social Work28
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions28
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions26
Criminal Justice and Corrections23
Public Health21
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods20
Business Administration, Management and Operations13
Computer and Information Sciences, General11
Biology, General11
Fine and Studio Arts10
Health and Medical Administrative Services10
Communication and Media Studies9
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Institutional
Endowment
$17M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
48%
Avg faculty salary
$7,562/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,136
Federal loan rate
34%

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