About Indiana University-Northwest

Founded in 1963, Indiana University-Northwest. is a college. Located in Indiana, which is a city setting in Indiana, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 5,244 full time undergraduate students, and 347 full time graduate students.

The Indiana University-Northwest Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 153 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Indiana University-Northwest include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate75%
Application Deadline
Application Fee35
SAT Range820-1010
ACT Range18-23

Admissions at IUN are considered Less Selective, with ,8% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 35 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

56% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 25% were in the top quarter, and 7% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Indiana University-Northwest.

5%
“We”re apathetic”
47%
“We know about current events and vote”
47%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
26%
“Sometimes, but not often”
63%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
11%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
32%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
63%
“I feel extremely safe”
31%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
31%
“We bought the gear”
38%
“We live for the big game”
16%
“It”s not really our thing”
16%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
53%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
16%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
53%
“They keep regular office hours”
42%
“They”re always available”
53%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
37%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
11%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
26%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
68%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
5%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
26%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
68%
“There might be people who do”
5%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
5%
“We”re apathetic”
47%
“We know about current events and vote”
47%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
26%
“Sometimes, but not often”
63%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
11%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
32%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
63%
“I feel extremely safe”
31%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
31%
“We bought the gear”
38%
“We live for the big game”
16%
“It”s not really our thing”
16%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
53%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
16%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
53%
“They keep regular office hours”
42%
“They”re always available”
53%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
37%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
11%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
26%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
68%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
5%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
26%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
68%
“There might be people who do”
5%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    22 Students rated on-campus housing 2.2 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    18 Students rated off-campus housing 3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    28 Students rated campus food 3.8 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    30 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 57 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    30 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 57 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    31 Students rated school activities 3.6 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    31 Students rated local services 2.9 stars. 19 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    31 Students rated academics 4.4 stars. 55 % gave the school a 5.0.

Indiana University-Northwest REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Indiana University-Northwest?

27 Students rated Indiana University-Northwest

Bo - 04/16/2024

It is a great in-between school. This is the place where you are trying to go somewhere else. Whether that's another school or grad school. Good place to save money but also difficult to get financial aid. Some teachers are amazing, but others seem like the do not care.

Elizabeth - 07/29/2023

As a 20 yr transfer student from IUB, it's a drastic difference, but I am here to learn and earn my degree. I am older of course so I'm a lot more focused and I think IUN facilitates that especially for adult students who have their own places, work full-time jobs, or have families.

Allison - 06/30/2021

I like the campus and hope to learn more when in in-person classes.

Alexandra - 06/24/2020

Indiana University Northwest is a great campus! It is smaller than it's parent school in Bloomington, but the campus does everything it can to engage with students. Personally, I preferred a smaller campus and classes, as it would allow you to get more one-on-one time with professors if needed. The campus itself is located in a rough area in Gary, Indiana; however, I never felt unsafe while going to or from classes or extra-curricular activities, as the police presence was prevalent throughout campus.

Indiana University-Northwest FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Indiana University-Northwest?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Indiana University-Northwest is 75%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Just go for it! College is a great experience. You may feel like high school is boring and that you don't ever want to set foot into a classroom again, but college will most certainly better your view on education. Unlike high school, college gives you the opportunity to learn many valuable things that you actually care about! I learn so much in one day just by listening to lectures alone. I never thought I would find learning fun until I actually started college. I also find that the way classes are set up gives me a lot more free time to study, spend time with friends or family, or enjoy hobbies. Don't let high school discourage you from gaining a higher level of education. In today?s economy, finding a good job and your dream career may be impossible without a college degree. Don?t let such a wonderful and exciting opportunity pass you up. Get the higher level of education you need and enjoy every second of it!

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  3. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The class size and how close everyone lives to one another. Its nice to live close to class mates so if you need help with an assignment they are close by.

    Read all 6 answers

  4. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about my school would have to be the professors. I'm well into my sophomore year and I have yet to have a boring, dull, or uninteresting instructor. To top it off, all my instructors are very wise in what they teach. Their vast knowledge on the subject and their ability to make the classes interesting helps bring a certain level of fun to my college experience.

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  5. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I had researched the classes and professors at this campus before attending, therefore, I felt knowledgable and prepared to come here. I had attended Purdue University West Lafayette a few years back, which is a huge live-on campus university, so I was fully ready for everything at IUN.

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  6. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I graduated from Indiana University. The name itself is something to be proud of. I brag about the professors. It felt more like a highschool classroom in that the professors really knew who I was and where I was headed with my future. I was able to excel and graduate with honors. When I was there the campus was making improvements to its layout making it easier to stay there all day and study between classes while enjoying the benefits of computer labs and a new student area.

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  7. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    There is a lack of community. IUN is a commuter campus, so there are a lot of people who just want to go in, do their classes, and go out. They don't want to make this place more fun. There is also less socialization between students than I would like. However, IUN does realize this, and I appreciate its attempts to bring us together as a campus.

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  8. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are similiar to me in many ways. Every class that you take pertains to your major in some way and seeing others that will have the same future as you helps you feel comfortable interacting in the classroom.

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  9. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    I believe this school is a great school for my education and to get certified to be a teacher, I want to to be an inspiration and a role model for special education students, I believe since its an four year college I will not have to go any where else to go for my education, I will not have to transfer to any other school because I heard so many good things about this school, I know many teachers , and other professionals that went to Indiana University Northwest and got their proffesional licenses from this great school.

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Indiana University Northwest located in Gary, Indiana is best known for its undergraduate studies in the pre-professional careers. These include such careers as medicine, law, and dentistry. They teach rigourous courses in these areas to prepare their students to advance to a graduate level. Scince they are a branch of the main Indiana University campus down in Bloomington, they offer their students a smaller scaled classroom setting with a fewer number of students per teacher for optimal learning experiences.

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  11. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    It is not in a good area, Gary is one of the most dangerous cities in the world. I have a three year old daughter that i stay home with during the day while my husband works, then I go to classes at night. It's scary sometimes walking long distances to my car, alone, at nine pm.

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  12. What kind of person should attend this school?

    I think any person could attend this school as long as they had the determination to succeed. There is such a wide range of diveristy that it is a welcoming environment to people from all walks of life. It is also challenging in the aspect that you know you are recieveing a good education in the process.

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  13. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    The person that should not attend this school would have to be the young people who want to party and mingle. The people who wants to get away from their family and live the full college expirence. The school is cheaper but there is a reason why it is. It is because there are very few events going on and it is in Gary. If you are young and want to party with other young people not caring about price just go to Bloomington.

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    The académica at my school are very entertaining, and keeps students motivated, things that they are passionate about and willing to learn more about it.

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  15. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    I think that the most popular student activities or groups are obviously the study groups. Alzó foreign language groups. And banquets, and clubes such as, ley club etc.

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  16. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    The stereotype of students at my school i believe to be true is the way people are dress and perform themselves on campus.beacuse they'll see you for that as a la el. They will not ser you any further. But are willing to vive chance to meet and know one another even more. I do not believe this stereotype to be accurate.

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Student Body

Students

66%

female

34%

male

5,244

Total Undergrad Enrollment

347

Total Grad Students

2%

Out-Of-State

98%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

80

Student Organizations

2

Fraternities

3

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
13%
% Hispanic/Latino
18%
% White or Caucasian
47%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

85% of students attending Indiana University-Northwest receive some sort of financial aid. 45% were awarded federal grants. While 43% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$18,683

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,204

Books and Supplies

$7,170

Room and Board

27,057

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$5,142
$30 - $48K
$6,124
$48 - $75K
$9,285
$75 - $110K
$13,061
$110K & UP
$13,558

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