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Indiana University-Northwest

#680 in US ranking Gary, IN
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Indiana University-Northwest award

Cost

Cost / year
$15,430
Tuition & fees
$8,424
Avg. aid
$7,339
Receiving aid
86%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
73%
SAT range
910–1180
ACT range
18–26

Outcomes

Graduation rate
37%
Median salary
$51,928
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Indiana University-Northwest?

IU Northwest's campus calendar includes recurring student-engagement and educational events rather than a single event that defines the campus experience. Reported examples include Back2School Week, Communication Week and a Health Fair.

Back2School programming can help students reconnect with campus activities as a term begins; the other named events point to academic discussion and health-related outreach. Dates, organizers and activities can change from year to year, so students should consult the current calendar rather than assume that an event follows an unchanged annual schedule.

What are the student housing and dining options at Indiana University-Northwest?

IU Northwest is a commuter campus; prospective students should not plan on a standard campus residence-hall placement. The reported student-life figures classify students as commuters, so someone moving to Gary for school should arrange housing independently and confirm travel time before signing a lease.

Food options on or near campus may depend on building hours and the academic calendar. Students should check current campus dining locations and payment arrangements instead of assuming that a residential meal plan is available. Financial-aid budgets may include an allowance for living and food expenses even when those expenses are paid to an off-campus landlord or grocery store rather than to the university.

Indiana University-Northwest Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

School organizations

85

Indiana University-Northwest Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Campus size
43 acres

Indiana University-Northwest Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Career/Interest testing

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Indiana University-Northwest Library Services and Resources

Main library name

John W. Anderson Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Indiana University-Northwest Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Indiana University-Northwest Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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