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Indiana University-Northwest

Indiana University-Northwest is a public university in a large suburb of the Chicago, IL metro with 2,787 students and a 73% acceptance rate.

Gary, Indiana · Public · Suburb, large · 2,787 students

NAIA · Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Admission rate

73%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,055

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

21–27

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$5,130

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

37%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

69%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$43,361

10 years after entry

Students

2,787

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$1,419
$30,001–48,000$331
$48,001–75,000$5,159
$75,001–110,000$10,047
Over $110,000$13,042

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreIndiana University-Northwest courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH-M 1193 credits
Calculus BC3MATH-M 1193 credits
Biology3BIOL-L 1003 credits
Chemistry3CHEM-C 101/1215 credits
English Language and Composition3ENG-W 1303 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENG-L 2023 credits
Psychology3PSY-P 1033 credits
Statistics3MATH-K 2003 credits
Show all 42 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH-M 1193 credits
Calculus AB4MATH-M 2154 credits
Calculus BC3MATH-M 1193 credits
Calculus BC4MATH-M 215/2168 credits
Biology3BIOL-L 1003 credits
Biology4BIOL-L 101/10210 credits
Chemistry3CHEM-C 101/1215 credits
Chemistry4CHEM-C 105/1255 credits
English Language and Composition3ENG-W 1303 credits
English Language and Composition3ENG-W 1313 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENG-L 2023 credits
Psychology3PSY-P 1033 credits
Psychology3PSY-UN 1003 credits
Statistics3MATH-K 2003 credits
Statistics4MATH-K 3003 credits
Computer Science A3CSCI-A 2014 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON-UN 1003 credits
Macroeconomics4ECON-E 2023 credits
Microeconomics3ECON-UN 1003 credits
Microeconomics4ECON-E 2013 credits
World History: Modern3HIST-UN 1003 credits
Environmental Science3SPEA-E 1623 credits
Environmental Science4SPEA-E 2723 credits
European History3HIST-H 1033 credits
European History4HIST-H 103/1046 credits
Human Geography3GEOG-G 1103 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN-S 2003 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN-S 200/2506 credits
Computer Science Principles3CSCI-UN 1003 credits
Art History3FINA-A 1013 credits
Art History4FINA-A 101/1026 credits
Music Theory3MUS-UN 1003 credits
Music Theory4MUS-UN 1003 credits
Music Theory5MUS-UN 1003 credits
African-American History3AAAD-A 1503 credits
Calculus BC-AB subscore3MATH-M 1193 credits
Calculus BC-AB subscore4MATH-M 2155 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3LANG -UN 2003 credits
Chinese Language and Culture4LANG-UN 200 & 2506 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3POLS-Y 1073 credits
Drawing3FINA-F 1003 credits
French Language and Culture3FREN-F 2003 credits
French Language and Culture4FREN-F 200/2506 credits
German Language and Culture3GER-G 1004 credits
German Language and Culture4GER-G 200/2508 credits
Italian Language and Culture3FRIT/ITAL-M 1004 credits
Italian Language and Culture4FRIT/ITAL-M 100/1508 credits
Italian Language and Culture5FRIT/ITAL-M 100/150/20011 credits
Japanese Language and Culture3LANG-UN 2003 credits
Japanese Language and Culture4LANG-UN 200/2506 credits
Latin3CLAS-L 100/1508 credits
Latin4CLAS-L 200/250/3099 credits
Physics 1: Algebra-Based3PHYS-P 1014 credits
Physics 1: Algebra-Based4PHYS-P 2014 credits
Physics 1: Algebra-Based5PHYS-P 2014 credits
Physics 2: Algebra-Based3PHYS-P 1014 credits
Physics 2: Algebra-Based4PHYS-P 2025 credits
Physics 2: Algebra-Based5PHYS-P 2025 credits
Physics B3PHYS-P 1014 credits
Physics B4PHYS-P 2015 credits
Physics B5PHYS-P 201/20210 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS-P 1014 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4PHYS-P 2225 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS-P 1014 credits
Physics C: Mechanics4PHYS-P 2215 credits
Precalculus3MATH-M 125/126 or 1275 credits
Research3CASE-UN 1003 credits
Seminar3CASE-UN 1003 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture4SPAN-S 200/2506 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture5SPAN-S 200/250/3119 credits
Studio Art: 2-D3FINA-F 1023 credits
Studio Art: 3-D3FINA-F 1013 credits
U.S. Government and Politics3POLS-Y 1033 credits
U.S. History3HIST-H 1053 credits
U.S. History4HIST-H 105/1066 credits

Source: northwest.iu.edu · checked September 20, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other65
Business/Commerce52
Psychology51
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse45
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies24
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist24
Social Work23
Health Services Administration20
Show the other 29 majors
Business Administration and Management17
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer16
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other16
Elementary Education and Teaching12
Biology/Biological Sciences11
Speech Communication and Rhetoric9
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other9
Computer and Information Sciences8
Fine/Studio Arts7
English Language and Literature6
Political Science and Government5
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies4
Social Studies Teacher Education4
English/Language Arts Teacher Education4
History3
Labor Studies3
Sociology3
Public Administration3
Neuroscience3
Actuarial Science2
Anthropology2
Chemistry2
Spanish Language and Literature2
Informatics1
Mathematics Teacher Education1
Sustainability Studies1
Geology/Earth Science1
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NAIA, Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer

Women’s varsity · NAIA, Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

9,408,576 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Nearest hub airport

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 6.8 of 20

Elevation

598 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

18°F

July high

82°F

Annual snowfall

26.6 in

Days at 90°F or higher

10 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,090 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, suburban campus, NAIA, similar size