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Indiana University-Northwest

Gary, Indiana · Public

77%acceptance rate
920–1100SAT middle 50%
21–27ACT middle 50%
$5,553average net price, in-state

Indiana University-Northwest admitted 77% of 3,354 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 920–1100 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 36% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

Indiana University-Northwest’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Regular decision
Rolling admission

The application fee is $15 ($65 for international applicants), and Indiana University-Northwest accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Indiana University-Northwest’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

Indiana University-Northwest offers restrictive early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.

What admissions weighs

How Indiana University-Northwest rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA

Important

  • Class rank

Considered

  • Test scores
  • Recommendations

Not considered

  • Essay
  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.00 GPA. 11% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.06%
  • 3.75–3.998%
  • 3.50–3.7412%
  • 3.25–3.4910%
  • 3.00–3.2413%
  • 2.50–2.9927%
  • 2.00–2.4924%
  • Under 2.00.3%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is – a year. After grants, students paid $5,553 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$2,164
  • $30–48k$2,616
  • $48–75k$8,589
  • $75–110k$12,463
  • $110k+$13,021

Quick answers

What is Indiana University-Northwest’s acceptance rate?

Indiana University-Northwest admitted 77% of applicants: 2,587 of 3,354 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

When is Indiana University-Northwest’s application deadline?

Indiana University-Northwest uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.

What SAT score do you need for Indiana University-Northwest?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 920 to 1100, with a median around 1020. A score at or above 1020 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is Indiana University-Northwest’s application fee?

The application fee is $15 ($65 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Indiana University-Northwest accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Does Indiana University-Northwest have supplemental essays?

No. Indiana University-Northwest doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.

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