Indiana University-Northwest Admission
Acceptance Rate
73.39%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
23.50%
Freshmen Enrollment
505
SAT Scores
1,050
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 2,928 students have applied and 2,149 students have allowed to admit to Indiana University-Northwest (Acceptance rate: 73.39%). IUN's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 23.50 % where 505 students have finally enrolled out of 2,149 admitted students.
IUN acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Anderson University and Bethel University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 79.84%).
IUN enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 21.15%).
How to Apply to Indiana University-Northwest
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply IUN. IUN offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://northwest.iu.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://sisjee.iu.edu/essweb-prd/web/sisad/apply/welcome/?urlsource=nw |
| Financial Aid | https://northwest.iu.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://iuia.iu.edu/compliance-reports/campus-net-price-calc/index.html |
| Veterans Tuition | https://northwest.iu.edu/veterans/ |
| Athletic | https://iuia.iu.edu/compliance-reports/federally-required/index.html |
| Disability Service | https://northwest.iu.edu/ada-accessibility/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at IUN and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Indiana University-Northwest is 1,050 and the average ACT score is 23. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Indiana University-Northwest is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,046). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-Northwest | 1,050 | 23 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,046 | 21 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana | 1,095 | 65 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Indiana University-Northwest, 162 students submitted SAT scores (32% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,050 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 460 | 530 | 600 |
| Mathematics | 450 | 520 | 580 |
| Total | 910 | 1,050 | 1,180 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Indiana University-Northwest, 9 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 23 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 23 | 26 |
| English | 14 | 22 | 27 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 22 | 26 |
IUN Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Indiana University-Northwest. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |