Home
Colleges
Indiana University Northwest
Admissions

Indiana University Northwest
Admissions

Interested in attending Indiana University Northwest?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Indiana University Northwest, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

75
%
Acceptance rate
3.06
Average High School GPA
1057
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Indiana University Northwest?

75%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, IU Northwest accepted 75% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,820 people applied and 2,163 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1547 / 1960 (79%)
Men
616 / 860 (72%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Indiana University Northwest:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

20%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 20% ended up enrolling at Indiana University Northwest, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Indiana University Northwest by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things IU Northwest considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Class Rank

Considered

  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Indiana University Northwest?

3.06
Average High School GPA
1057
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Indiana University Northwest as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.06. 12% of freshmen who attended IU Northwest were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 28% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
10%
3.75-3.99
8%
3.50-3.74
9%
3.25-3.49
11%
3.00-3.24
16%
2.50-2.99
25%
2.00-2.49
21%

IU Northwest is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

29%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

2%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
460
Math Mean
519
75th Percentile
590
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
480
Verbal Mean
538
75th Percentile
580
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
940
Composite Mean
1057
75th Percentile
1180

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Indiana University Northwest. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

January 2
Application notification

Mistakes were made

(But not by you!)

These are the top 10 mistakes people make when searching for colleges

Top Ten Mistakes

CollegeIQ relies on data from government and private resources. Always confer with the individual college or university for the most recent data. Learn more about our data and methodology.

© 2025 Whittier Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service