Indiana University-Northwest
Gary, IN
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,941
Graduate Enrollment: 397
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 85.48%
Male/Female: 29% / 71% (2017)
First generation college students: 45.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 7.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.1% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 62.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 33.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 20.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 12.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 48.0%
Black: 15.7%
Hispanic: 27.9%
Asian: 3.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 4.1%
Non-resident alien: 0.4%
Unknown race: 0.6%
Black: 15.7%
Hispanic: 27.9%
Asian: 3.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 4.1%
Non-resident alien: 0.4%
Unknown race: 0.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $13,200
In-State tuition: $7,827Out-of-State tuition: $20,934
Estimated books and supplies: $980 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board:
Estimated on-campus other fees:
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,096 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2022)
Average Family Income: $62,327 (2017)
Median Family Income: $36,436 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 41.8%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 38.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,710 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $230 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $2,760 |
| $30k-48k | $4,070 |
| $48k-75k | $7,923 |
| $75k-110k | $11,864 |
| $110k+ | $12,610 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 22%6-year graduation rate: 38%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,710 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,562 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $13,775 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 50.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 57.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 59.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 23.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 30.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $41,302 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $48,057 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 12 | $42,852 ($3,571) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 20 | $22,116 | $210 | $27,673 ($2,306) | $52,503 ($4,375) |
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 26 | $31,000 | $298 | $44,229 ($3,686) | $43,671 ($3,639) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 55 | $31,000 | $236 | $34,753 ($2,896) | $39,427 ($3,286) |
| Master's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 21 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 49 | $23,500 | $201 | $26,079 ($2,173) | $34,271 ($2,856) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 29 | $24,471 | $217 | $39,614 ($3,301) | $42,870 ($3,573) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Administration. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 22 | $418 | $52,955 ($4,413) | $75,462 ($6,289) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Public Administration. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 41 | $30,924 | $265 | $34,819 ($2,902) | $42,686 ($3,557) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 12 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 19 | $25,000 | $186 | $51,611 ($4,301) | $46,733 ($3,894) |
| Associate's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 11 | $47,779 ($3,982) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 19 | $31,123 | $249 | ||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 33 | $18,500 | $186 | $47,215 ($3,935) | $52,254 ($4,355) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 30 | $23,966 | $234 | $61,680 ($5,140) | $64,703 ($5,392) |
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 21 | $27,334 | $230 | $34,061 ($2,838) | $47,980 ($3,998) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 84 | $29,890 | $239 | $63,438 ($5,287) | $64,640 ($5,387) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 87 | $24,822 | $228 | $36,619 ($3,052) | $46,392 ($3,866) |
| Master's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 32 | $399 | $86,292 ($7,191) | $95,319 ($7,943) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business/Commerce, General. | 7 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Accounting and Related Services. | 10 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Human Resources Management and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $63,666Full time faculty: 46%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $12,770,186 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $17,167,262 (2022)