Indiana University-Northwest
Indiana University Northwest is located in Gary, Indiana, offering a smaller campus environment within a more urban setting. As a regional campus of Indiana University, it provides access to the resources of a large university system. IU Northwest serves a diverse student body, including both traditional undergraduates and working adults. The campus is particularly focused on serving students from Northwest Indiana.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Indiana University-Northwest's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 43% of students receive Pell Grants; 35% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $7,770, roughly 5% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $2,164 | $8,656 |
| $30K – $48K | $2,616 | $10,464 |
| $48K – $75K | $8,589 | $34,356 |
| $75K – $110K | $12,463 | $49,852 |
| $110K+ | $13,021 | $52,084 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $8,179 | $32,716 |
Programs at Indiana University-Northwest
12 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Compare across schools → |
86
|
$73,335/yr | High | 22.5x |
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72
|
$68,086/yr | Moderate | 19.4x |
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66
|
$48,497/yr | High | 13.6x |
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64
|
$39,957/yr | High | 16.3x |
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60
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$57,654/yr | Moderate | 15.5x |
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59
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$43,356/yr | High | 15.5x |
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59
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$41,295/yr | Moderate | 14.2x |
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57
|
$36,053/yr | Very High | 17.1x |
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55
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$38,620/yr | High | 10.8x |
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47
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$38,652/yr | Moderate | 12.9x |
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36
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$37,035/yr | Low | 12.8x |
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31
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$24,061/yr | High | 11.1x |