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Indiana University-Northwest Computer Science Programs

Indiana University-Northwest is a public institution located in Gary, IN. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Indiana University-Northwest Rankings

Indiana University-Northwest has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#308 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#1951 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Indiana University-Northwest?

Contact information for Indiana University-Northwest can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408-1197
Phone:	8889687486
Website:	northwest.iu.edu/
Admissions:	northwest.iu.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	northwest.iu.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into Indiana University-Northwest?

You can apply to Indiana University-Northwest online at: https://sisjee.iu.edu/essweb-prd/web/sisad/apply/welcome/?urlSource=NW

Indiana University-Northwest is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Indiana University-Northwest

Here’s what Indiana University-Northwest considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Indiana University-Northwest?

Indiana University-Northwest maintains an acceptance rate of 73%, which makes it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 24% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

32% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Indiana University-Northwest, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 460 and 600. Math scores were between 450 and 580.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 910 to 1180. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Indiana University-Northwest ranged between 18 and 26.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Indiana University-Northwest vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	863	604	70%
Women	2,065	1,545	75%

Can I Afford Indiana University-Northwest?

The average net price after aid at Indiana University-Northwest is $5,970. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$7,717
In-State Fees	$707
Out-of-State Tuition	$22,104
Out-of-State Fees	$707
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,424
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$22,811

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 15% of students at Indiana University-Northwest receive some form of financial aid (431 students).

Approximately 65% of students at Indiana University-Northwest receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,339 per student.

43% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,094.

Student Loan Debt

34% of Indiana University-Northwest undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,417 per year.

Indiana University-Northwest Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 425 students enrolled at Indiana University-Northwest. Indiana University-Northwest is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,582 undergraduate students at Indiana University-Northwest, approximately 26% are male and 74% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Indiana University-Northwest undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	74
Black or African American	521
Hispanic	748
White	1,092
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	116
Non-Resident	10

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Indiana University-Northwest are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Indiana	482
Illinois	18
Michigan	2
Ohio	1

Additionally, approximately 0.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Indiana University-Northwest Graduate Student Diversity

258 of Indiana University-Northwest’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Indiana University-Northwest, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Indiana University-Northwest graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	69
Hispanic	40
White	122
Two or More Races	7
Non-Resident	3

Online Learning at Indiana University-Northwest

Indiana University-Northwest offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

1,462 undergraduate students at Indiana University-Northwest took at least one online class — of those, 718 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 58 students took at least one online class and 87 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Indiana University-Northwest

Below are the computer science programs are offered at Indiana University-Northwest, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	9	4	—	13

Academic Programs at Indiana University-Northwest

Indiana University-Northwest offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Indiana University-Northwest has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.