Overview
Enrollment
Indiana University Northwest, a regional campus of the Indiana University system, is located in Gary, Indiana, approximately 30 miles southeast of downtown Chicago. The campus occupies 36 acres in a suburban setting, featuring modern academic buildings and the Savannah Center, which serves as a hub for student activities. IU Northwest offers undergraduate and graduate programs through six academic schools, with particularly strong offerings in nursing, business, and education. The commuter campus primarily serves students from Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties, though limited student housing is available through a partnership with a nearby apartment complex. The campus maintains a robust College of Health and Human Services, which includes the region's only dental education program in partnership with the IU School of Dentistry.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
IU Northwest is rated within the lower 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Indiana University Northwest within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#882 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#342 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#27 in Best Colleges in Indiana
#10 in Best Public Colleges in Indiana
#44 in Best Value Colleges in Indiana
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 950/1170 |
| ACT | 20/25 |
| GPA | 3.14 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Indiana Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $840 |
| Other Fees | $667 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $9,412 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,182 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,375 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $840 |
| Other Fees | $667 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $9,412 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,182 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,735 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 33% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 13% |
| Business | 13% |
| Education | 8% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=151360 IPEDS survey data for Indiana University Northwest.
Current students may use the Indiana University Northwest GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024