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Indiana University Northwest SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range920 to 1170

ACT Range18 to 26

Average GPA3.05

Acceptance Rate73.4%

IU Northwest’s 73% acceptance rate means admission is within reach for many prepared students, but the 37% graduation rate makes academic readiness worth taking seriously. Since the school is test-optional, submit an SAT only if it helps you. Around 1050 or higher places you in the upper half of enrolled students.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Indiana University Northwest facts and stats

Quick Facts

Indiana University Northwest enrolls 2,778 undergraduates. IU Northwest has a 71% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 37% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Location

Gary, IN

Undergrad Enrollment2,778

Freshman Retention71%

SettingN/A

Student to Faculty Ratio15:1

Graduation Rate37%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Indiana University Northwest application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 23

Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional IU Northwest, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year and reserve the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes. For the November 1 Early Action deadline, an October SAT or ACT is typically the last retake whose scores can arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

IU Northwest is a public university with in-state tuition of $7,717 and out-of-state tuition of $22,104. About 59% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is April 15.

In-State Tuition$7,717

Out-of-State Tuition$22,104

Room and Board$10,972

Average Merit Award$1,903

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid59%

Average Aid Package$10,776

Average Debt at Grad$22,309

For out-of-state students, tuition at Indiana University Northwest is $22,104, while in-state tuition is $7,717. Room and board adds about $10,972 for students living on campus or in similar housing. About 59% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $10,776, and the average merit award is $1,903. At graduation, students leave with an average debt of $22,309.