IU Northwest Admission Requirements

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IU Northwest Admission Overview

IU Northwest admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year IU Northwest admitted 73.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.14 GPA (B) and SAT 910-1180 / ACT 18-26. IU Northwest is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

IU Northwest is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

IU Northwest Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

73.4%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

Low

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Acceptance Rate

The IU Northwest acceptance rate is 73.4%. Last year, 2,149 of 2,928 applicants were admitted. That is the 14th lowest acceptance rate in Indiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into IU Northwest and can you get accepted?

IU Northwest is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Indiana University Northwest typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.14. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

IU Northwest GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.14

Typical High School Grades

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.14

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at IU Northwest typically have around a 3.14 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. IU Northwest is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #39 in Indiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Indiana University Northwest freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	8.67%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	10.0%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	12.89%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	13.11%	Avg +
3.00 to 3.24	14.22%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	24.89%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	15.78%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.44%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

IU Northwest SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

910-1180

Freshmen who sent SAT

32%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 460
Math 450
Composite 910

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 600
Math 580
Composite 1180

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at IU Northwest typically score around a 1050 SAT (middle 50% 910–1180) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 49th percentile nationally. IU Northwest ranks #28 in the state of Indiana for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 910 to 1180

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

IU Northwest is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1050 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Indiana University Northwest
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1180+	Above 75th	>84%
1050 to 1180	Avg +	73%-84%
910 to 1050	Avg -	59%-73%
Below 910	Below mid-50	<59%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

IU Northwest ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 14
Math 18
Composite 18

75th Percentile Scores

English 27
Math 26
Composite 26

Average ACT

Incoming testers at IU Northwest typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 18–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. IU Northwest places #26 among colleges in Indiana for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to IU Northwest without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Indiana University Northwest
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
26+	Above 75th	>84%
22 to 26	Avg +	73%-84%
18 to 22	Avg -	59%-73%
Below 18	Below mid-50	<59%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

71% of Indiana University Northwest freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 37% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Indiana University Northwest students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	14.2%
Top 25% of class	37.1%
Top 50% of class	71%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Indiana University Northwest admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,065	863	2,928
Accepted	1,545	604	2,149
Acceptance Rate	75%	70%	73%
Enrolled	371	134	505
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	24%	22%	23%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Indiana University Northwest and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Indiana University Northwest application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Indiana University Northwest is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Indiana University Northwest
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	No
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

IU Northwest is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 73.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.14 GPA (about an B average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (910-1180); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025