IUN Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 73.39%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1050. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,424
- Out-of-State Tuition: $22,811
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at IUN:
- Total Enrollment: 3,041, including 805 online students
- 2,778 Undergraduate, 263 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 26.7% men, 73.3% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 37%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 71%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 88 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 24 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 17 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
IUN Overview
Indiana University-Northwest (IUN) is a four-year, public school located in Gary, IN. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The IUN's tuition & fees is $8,424 for Indiana residents and $22,811 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 65% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,339.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,041 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
IUN's acceptance rate is 73.39% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.50%. The median SAT score is 1050 and the ACT score is 23.
IUN ranked 17th in Indiana Colleges rankings. Indiana University-Northwest is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Indiana University-Northwest is $8,424 for in-state students and $22,811 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,925 for in-state students and $20,256 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,676 for Indiana residents and $23,606 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,192 for Indiana residents and $20,961 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,424 | $22,811 |
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| Graduate | $8,925 | $20,256 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,676 | $23,606 |
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| Graduate | $9,192 | $20,961 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Indiana University-Northwest offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at IUN
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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