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Indiana University-Northwest

#680 in US ranking Gary, IN
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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 graduation rates for students at Indiana University-Northwest?

IU Northwest's reported six-year graduation rate is 37% for the applicable first-time, full-time bachelor's-degree cohort. The reported four-year rate is 20%. These measures follow defined entering groups over different periods; they do not describe the completion prospects of every transfer, part-time or returning student.

The reported first-year retention rate is 71%, meaning roughly seven in ten students in the measured cohort returned the following fall. Graduation figures are useful for asking about time to degree, but they do not explain why an individual student left or took longer. Applicants - especially those planning to study part time or transfer - should ask their intended department for a term-by-term degree plan and the frequency of required courses.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Indiana University-Northwest?

Field-of-study earnings figures offer a limited view of income about one year after completion. The reported figures include $61,466 for registered nursing and $55,454 for allied health diagnostic and treatment fields. Computer science is reported at $35,316, while business/commerce is reported at $40,558.

These are field-level reported earnings, not salaries promised to every graduate. College Scorecard earnings measures generally depend on graduates for whom federal-aid and earnings records can be matched; they do not capture every graduate or explain differences in hours worked, location, further study or occupation. Small groups may also have results withheld. A useful comparison pairs earnings with the specific credential's cost, required licensing steps and employment options.

Indiana University-Northwest Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
37%
4-year graduation
20%
6-year graduation
37%

Indiana University-Northwest Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
71%
First-year retention, part-time students
62%
Employed 1 year after graduation
97%

Indiana University-Northwest Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$51,928
4 years after graduation
$59,535
5 years after graduation
$63,493
7 years after graduation
$61,136
10 years after starting college
$48,764

Alumni Salary for Indiana University-Northwest Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

$55,454

Business/Commerce, General

$40,558

Communication and Media Studies

$27,538

Computer Science

$35,316

Criminal Justice and Corrections

$35,175

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

$44,834

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

$33,208

Psychology, General

$28,691

Public Health

$29,649

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$61,466

Social Work

$31,992

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

$39,857

Indiana University-Northwest Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

12411135

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

353974

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

501565

Psychology

42951

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

24226

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

15924

Education

17421

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

8614

Social Sciences

6410

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

729

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

121022

Education

13518

Health Professions and Related Programs

9211

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

538

Mathematics and Statistics

246

English Language and Literature/Letters

505

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

314

Physical Sciences

303

History

022

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

101

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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