Indiana University-Northwest

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,170

1.46% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$5,625

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.47%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

85.5%

1,660 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,460

66.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

37.9%

215 Graduates

About

Indiana University-Northwest is a higher education institution located in Lake County, IN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Indiana University-Northwest were General Business (65 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (61 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (50 degrees).

In 2021, 681 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Indiana University-Northwest. 75% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (370 degrees), 2.42 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (153 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Indiana University-Northwest is $7,170, which is $−16,014 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Indiana University-Northwest is $7,170, which is $−16,014 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,625.

In 2021, 73% of undergraduate students attending Indiana University-Northwest received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,170

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Indiana University-Northwest was $7,170. The cost of tuition at Indiana University-Northwest is $−16,014 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Indiana University-Northwest (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,625

2021 Value

3.15%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Indiana University-Northwest had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,625. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Indiana University-Northwest grew by 3.15%.

This chart compares the average net price of Indiana University-Northwest (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,040

Room and Board

$930

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Indiana University-Northwest was of $8,040 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.36% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $930. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 16.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Indiana University-Northwest (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Indiana University-Northwest received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 14.1% with respect to 2020, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Indiana University-Northwest (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.47%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Indiana University-Northwest was 2.47%, which represents 27 out of the 1094 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Indiana University-Northwest received 1,660 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 33.8% annual growth. Out of those 1,660 applicants, 1,419 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.5% acceptance rate.

There were 3,460 students enrolled at Indiana University-Northwest in 2021. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Indiana University-Northwest has an overall enrollment yield of 34%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,419

Accepted Out of 1,660

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Indiana University-Northwest was 85.5% (1,419 admissions from 1,660 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 81.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 33.8%, while admissions declined by −30.7%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Indiana University-Northwest (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

18%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

18% of enrolled first-time students at Indiana University-Northwest in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Indiana University-Northwest had a total enrollment of 3,460 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Indiana University-Northwest is 2,308 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,152. This means that 66.7% of students enrolled at Indiana University-Northwest are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Indiana University-Northwest, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.3% White, 25.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.2% Black or African American, 3.9% Two or More Races, 3.06% Asian, 0.0867% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0289% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Indiana University-Northwest in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (22.9%) and White Male (13.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (27.5%) and White Male (10.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Indiana University-Northwest in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,460 students. The full-time enrollment at Indiana University-Northwest is 2,308 and the part-time enrollment is 1,152. This means that 66.7% of students enrolled at Indiana University-Northwest are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Indiana University-Northwest (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Indiana University-Northwest was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Indiana University-Northwest had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Indiana University-Northwest (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,670 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
897 enrolled students
Black or African American
595 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Indiana University-Northwest is 48.3% White, 25.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.2% Black or African American, 3.9% Two or More Races, 3.06% Asian, 0.0867% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0289% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 36 students (1.04%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 341 more women than men received degrees from Indiana University-Northwest. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Indiana University-Northwest is white (370 degrees awarded). There were 2.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (153 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Indiana University-Northwest is General Business (65 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (61 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (50 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Indiana University-Northwest, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (56 degrees awarded), Protective Services (50 degrees), and Psychology (49 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Indiana University-Northwest are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,757,540 people), Registered nurses (1,436,814 people), Secondary school teachers (436,601 people), Education administrators (318,965 people), and Social workers, all other (302,435 people).

The most specialized majors at Indiana University-Northwest in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (56 degrees awarded), Protective Services (50 degrees), Psychology (49 degrees), Health (220 degrees), and EDUCATION. (55 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Indiana University-Northwest are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Indiana University-Northwest are Public Administration and Social Service (56 degrees awarded), Protective Services (50 degrees), Psychology (49 degrees), Health (220 degrees), and EDUCATION. (55 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Indiana University-Northwest are Elementary & secondary schools (3,220,314 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,764,655 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (502,556 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (452,572 people), and Outpatient care centers (442,878 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Indiana University-Northwest.

Most Common (2021)

General Business
65 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
61 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
50 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Indiana University-Northwest was General Business with 65 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Indiana University-Northwest according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

170

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

511

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 170 degrees were awarded to men at Indiana University-Northwest, which is 0.333 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (511).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Indiana University-Northwest by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Indiana University-Northwest in General Business, which is 0.765 times less than the 51 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Indiana University-Northwest in General Business, which is 1.31 times more than the 39 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 16% of students graduating from Indiana University-Northwest completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Indiana University-Northwest is Female and Asian (80% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.93% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
370 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
153 degrees awarded
Black or African American
106 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Indiana University-Northwest is white (370 degrees awarded). There were 2.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (153 degrees).

0.441% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
279 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
115 degrees awarded
White Male
91 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Indiana University-Northwest is white female (279 degrees awarded). There were 2.43 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (115 degrees).

Operations

Indiana University-Northwest has an endowment valued at nearly $17.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.27M (24.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Indiana University-Northwest had a total salary expenditure of 52.6M. Indiana University-Northwest employs 46 Associate professors, 43 Assistant professors and 24 Lecturers. Most academics at Indiana University-Northwest are Female Assistant professor (31), Male Associate professor (25), and Female Associate professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Indiana University-Northwest are: Office and Administrative Support, with 60 employees, Management, with 34 employees, and Service with 33 employees.

Endowment

$17.2M

2021 Endowment

34.4%

growth from 2020

Indiana University-Northwest has an endowment valued at about $17.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Indiana University-Northwest grew 34.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $33.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Indiana University-Northwest (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$22.6M

2021 Salaries

1.73%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Indiana University-Northwest paid a median of $22.6M in salaries, which represents 43% of their overall expenditure ($52.6M) and a 1.73% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.87M

Instructional Salaries

137

Number of Employees

In 2021, Indiana University-Northwest paid a total of $9.87M to 137 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

46 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

60 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Indiana University-Northwest were Associate professor with 46 employees, Assistant professor with 43 employees, and Lecturer with 24 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Indiana University-Northwest were Office and Administrative Support with 60 employees, Management with 34 employees, and Service with 33 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Indiana University-Northwest was Female Assistant professor with 31 employees, Male Associate professor with 25 employees, and Female Associate professor with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Indiana University-Northwest.