Measure | Difficulty | |
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Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
Applicant Competition | Very Low |
The acceptance rate at IU Northwest is 82%. It ranks #30 in Indiana for lowest rate of acceptance. Indiana University Northwest is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 2,047 out of 2,506 applicants were admitted.
The school has extremely easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 74 percent (SAT 890/1090 ACT 17/23). Indiana University Northwest typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.1. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 32% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
The IU Northwest application fee is $35 and applications are due by Jan 2.
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Indiana University Northwest. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 77% of students submitted SAT scores and 30% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 25th | 450 |
SAT Math 25th | 440 |
SAT Composite 25th | 890 |
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 75th | 550 |
SAT Math 75th | 540 |
SAT Composite 75th | 1090 |
Average SAT Score | 990 |
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Indiana University Northwest?
Indiana University Northwest typically prefers applicants to be in the top 79 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 890 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 790. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 990 out of 1600. IU Northwest ranks #33 in Indiana for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 77 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classSAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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1090 and Above | Good | >89% |
990 to 1090 | Avg + | 82%-89% |
890 to 990 | Avg - | 73%-82% |
790 to 890 | Reach | 61%-73% |
Less than 790 | Low | <61% |
ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 25th | 15 |
ACT Math 25th | 17 |
ACT Composite 25th | 17 |
ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 75th | 22 |
ACT Math 75th | 24 |
ACT Composite 75th | 23 |
Average ACT Score | 20 |
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 23 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #30 in Indiana for highest average ACT composite score. 30 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Indiana University Northwest.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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23 and Above | Good | >89% |
20 to 23 | Avg + | 82%-89% |
17 to 20 | Avg - | 73%-82% |
14 to 17 | Reach | 61%-73% |
Less than 14 | Low | <61% |
What GPA do you need to get into Indiana University Northwest?
Applicants need about average high school grades to get into IU Northwest. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Indiana University Northwest was 3.1 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 grades are above the average 3.1 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as IU Northwest accepts 82% of all applicants.
High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
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4.0 | 7.33% | Good |
3.75 to 3.99 | 9.83% | Good |
3.50 to 3.74 | 11.7% | Avg + |
3.25 to 3.49 | 11.54% | Avg + |
3.00 to 3.24 | 14.98% | Avg - |
2.50 to 2.99 | 28.55% | Reach |
2.00 to 2.49 | 15.76% | Reach |
1.00 to 1.99 | 0.31% | Low |
less than 1.00 | 0% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2021
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70.1% of Indiana University Northwest freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
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Top 10% of class | 13.3% |
Top 25% of class | 37% |
Top 50% of class | 70% |
Women | Men | Total | |
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Applied | 1,756 | 750 | 2,506 |
Accepted | 1,454 | 593 | 2,047 |
Acceptance Rate | 83% | 79% | 82% |
Enrolled | 472 | 191 | 663 |
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 32% | 32% | 32% |
The application deadline for Fall 2022 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 2, 2022.
The cost for prospective students to apply to Indiana University Northwest is $35.
What are the requirements for admission to Indiana University Northwest and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test Scores | Considered but not required |
High School GPA | Recommended |
High School Class Rank | Recommended |
Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
Recommendations | Considered but not required |
Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
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.
77% of students submit their SAT scores to IU Northwest. 30% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
82% of those who apply are granted admission to IU Northwest. Admission competition is and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 890 and 1090. 77% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 23. 30% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.