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Chances of getting into Indiana University Northwest

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
85%
Admission Difficulty for Indiana University Northwest
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into IU Northwest and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at IU Northwest is 85%.  It ranks #33 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, 1,419 out of 1,660 applicants were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 70 percent on standardized admission tests. Indiana University Northwest typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.14. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 34% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The IU Northwest application fee is $35 and applications are due by Jan 2.

Test Optional

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. 18% of students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

IU Northwest SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
940-1140
Applicants Submitting SAT 
18%
SAT Scores for Indiana University Northwest
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 480
SAT Math 25th 460
SAT Composite 25th 940
SAT Scores for Indiana University Northwest
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 590
SAT Math 75th 550
SAT Composite 75th 1140
Average SAT Score 1040

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Indiana University Northwest?

Indiana University Northwest is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Indiana University Northwest score in the top 71 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 940-1140.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Indiana University Northwest admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1140 and Above Good >92%
1040 to 1140 Avg + 85%-92%
940 to 1040 Avg - 75%-85%
840 to 940 Reach 61%-75%
Less than 840 Low <61%
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IU Northwest ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
17-26 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
6%
ACT Scores for Indiana University Northwest
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 16
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 17
ACT Scores for Indiana University Northwest
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 25
ACT Math 75th 25
ACT Composite 75th 26
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into IU Northwest?

Indiana University Northwest is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

IU Northwest regularly accepts students who score 17 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 69 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 17-26.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Indiana University Northwest admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >92%
21 to 26 Avg + 85%-92%
17 to 21 Avg - 76%-85%
13 to 17 Reach 64%-76%
Less than 13 Low <64%
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IU Northwest GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.14
Typical High School Grades 
B

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 3.14 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #41 in Indiana for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.14 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as IU Northwest accepts 85% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Indiana University Northwest students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 8.67% Good
3.75 to 3.99 10.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 12.89% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 13.11% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 14.22% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 24.89% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 15.78% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.44% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

71.1% of Indiana University Northwest freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Indiana University Northwest students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 14.2%
Top 25% of class 37.1%
Top 50% of class 71%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Indiana University Northwest admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,160 500 1,660
Accepted 994 425 1,419
Acceptance Rate 86% 85% 85%
Enrolled 323 159 482
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 32% 37% 34%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 2, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 2, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Indiana University Northwest is $35.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Indiana University Northwest and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Indiana University Northwest Application Requirements
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

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Indiana University Northwest
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=151360 IPEDS survey data for Indiana University Northwest.

FAQs

Does Indiana University Northwest prefer SAT or ACT?

18% of students submit their SAT scores to IU Northwest. 6% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Indiana University Northwest?

85% of those who apply are granted admission to IU Northwest. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Indiana University Northwest?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 940 and 1140. 18% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Indiana University Northwest?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 26. 6% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.