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Indiana University-Northwest Entering Class Stats & Admissions Data

What Does Indiana University-Northwest’s Incoming Class Look Like?

Examine the admissions data of recent incoming classes to gain a clearer insight into your probability of being accepted at Indiana University-Northwest, located in Gary, IN.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You
• Selectivity of Indiana University-Northwest
• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at Indiana University-Northwest
• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants
• Average SAT & ACT Scores
• Helpful Resources

Understanding Admissions Statistics

Reviewing the admissions stats can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.

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Selectivity: What’s the Acceptance Rate for Students?

A school’s selectivity rating tells you how difficult it is to get accepted.

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Less Selective (70-85%)
Acceptance Rate	73%

Acceptance & Enrollment Statistics

Indiana University-Northwest received 2,928 total applications. From this pool, 2,149 gained acceptance, and 505 decided to attend.

Applicant Total	2,928
Accepted	2,149
Enrolled	505
Enrolled Full-Time	457
Enrolled Part-Time	48

The acceptance rate at Indiana University-Northwest is 73.4%. This level of selectivity means the school is fairly accessible. The school admits men and women at different rates at Indiana University-Northwest: the female acceptance rate is 75% versus 70% for men.

The enrollment percentage for Indiana University-Northwest is 23%. This shows that 23% of students who were accepted decided to enroll. Broken down by gender, the female yield rate is 24% compared to 22% for male admits.

Boys vs. Girls: Who’s Applying More?

Gender data for applicants and admitted students at Indiana University-Northwest.

	Men	Women
Applicants	863	2,065
Admitted	604	1,545
Enrolled	134	371

Standardized Test Scores

Approximately 32% of applicants to IU Northwest provided SAT results (162 students).

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 460 and 600. Math scores were between 450 and 580.

SAT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Critical Reading	460	600
Mathematics	450	580
Combined Total	910	1180

IU Northwest got ACT scores from 2% of accepted students (9 students).

ACT Composite scores for the middle 50% fell between 18 and 26.

ACT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Composite	18	26
English/Reading	14	27
Mathematics	18	26

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By Lord dumbello under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.