Indiana University-Northwest Acceptance Rate
Gary, Indiana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,820
- Admitted
- 2,163
- Yield
- 21.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Indiana University-Northwest's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 76.7% (76.8% in 2014–15, 76.7% in 2023–24). Applications grew from 1,658 to 2,820 (+70%) over that period.
Its 76.7% rate makes Indiana University-Northwest more selective than about 49% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Indiana schools, it is more selective than about 53%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (78.9% for women vs 71.6% for men, a 7.3-point gap). Indiana University-Northwest has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 21.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,658 | 1,273 | 76.8% | 716 |
| 2015–16 | 1,573 | 1,247 | 79.3% | 652 |
| 2016–17 | 1,723 | 1,306 | 75.8% | 600 |
| 2017–18 | 1,749 | 1,302 | 74.4% | 606 |
| 2018–19 | 2,182 | 1,737 | 79.6% | 674 |
| 2019–20 | 2,486 | 1,855 | 74.6% | 686 |
| 2020–21 | 2,506 | 2,047 | 81.7% | 663 |
| 2021–22 | 1,660 | 1,419 | 85.5% | 482 |
| 2022–23 | 1,915 | 1,538 | 80.3% | 420 |
| 2023–24 | 2,820 | 2,163 | 76.7% | 470 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,960 | 1,547 | 78.9% |
| Men | 860 | 616 | 71.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–580 | 29% |
| SAT Math | 460–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–27 | 2% |
How Indiana University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Indiana University-Northwest's acceptance rate?
Indiana University-Northwest's acceptance rate is 76.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,163 admitted of 2,820 applicants).
Is Indiana University-Northwest test optional?
Indiana University-Northwest is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Indiana University-Northwest?
Indiana University-Northwest received 2,820 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,163.
What SAT score do you need for Indiana University-Northwest?
Admitted students at Indiana University-Northwest typically scored 480–580 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.iun.edu/.