IU Northwest Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Indiana University Northwest
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
74.4%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
How hard is it to get into IU Northwest and can I get accepted? The school has a 74% acceptance rate ranking it #22 in Indiana for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,302 out of 1,749 applicants were admitted making IU Northwest a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 68 percent. Indiana University Northwest typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students. Only 47% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
970-1160Applicants Submitting SAT
75%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 490 |
| SAT Math 25th | 480 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 970 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 590 |
| SAT Math 75th | 570 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1160 |
| Average SAT Score | 1070 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Indiana University Northwest?
Indiana University Northwest typically requires applicants to be in the top 66 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 970 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 870. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1070 out of 1600. The school ranks #37 in Indiana for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 75 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1160 and Above | Good | >83% |
| 1065 to 1160 | Avg + | 74%-83% |
| 970 to 1065 | Avg - | 63%-74% |
| 875 to 970 | Reach | 50%-63% |
| Less than 875 | Low | <50% |
IU Northwest ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
17-22Applicants Submitting ACT
36%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 16 |
| ACT Math 25th | 16 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 17 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 22 |
| ACT Math 75th | 23 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 22 |
| Average ACT Score | 19 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into IU Northwest?
Admission data indicates that IU Northwest regularly accepts students with ACT's of 17 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 69 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 14 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 22 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #40 in Indiana for highest average ACT composite score. 36 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Indiana University Northwest.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 22 and Above | Good | >84% |
| 19 to 22 | Avg + | 74%-84% |
| 17 to 19 | Avg - | 65%-74% |
| 15 to 17 | Reach | 55%-65% |
| Less than 15 | Low | <55% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
2.82Typical High School Grades
B-You can get into Indiana University Northwest with slightly below average high school grades. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Indiana University Northwest was 2.82 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #42 in Indiana for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as IU Northwest accepts 74% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 8% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 7% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 11% | Good |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 14% | Avg + |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 29% | Avg + |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 24% | Avg - |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | 8% | Reach |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
62% of Indiana University Northwest freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 10% |
| Top 25% of class | 32% |
| Top 50% of class | 62% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 38% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 12% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,168 | 581 | 1,749 |
| Accepted | 878 | 424 | 1,302 |
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 73% | 74% |
| Enrolled | 410 | 196 | 606 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 47% | 46% | 47% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Indiana University Northwest and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Recommended |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | No |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=151360 IPEDS survey data for Indiana University Northwest.
