More selective than 70% of Indiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
29% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose IUN over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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IUN SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, IUN is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 460 | 600 |
| SAT math | 450 | 580 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 910 | 1180 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
IUN admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 73% | 460–600 | 450–580 | 18–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 77% | 480–580 | 460–590 | 21–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is IUN compared with other Indiana colleges?
IUN has the 13th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Manchester University | 71% | 46% | $18,805 |
| 10 | Purdue University Northwest | 72% | 43% | $6,079 |
| 11 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | 72% | 47% | $31,872 |
| 12 | Earlham College | 73% | 69% | $24,714 |
| 13 | Indiana University-Northwest | 73% | 37% | $5,130 |
| 14 | Taylor University | 74% | 74% | $24,865 |
| 15 | Holy Cross College | 75% | 73% | $26,728 |
| 16 | Huntington University | 76% | 64% | $19,310 |
| 17 | Saint Mary's College | 76% | 69% | $25,292 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Indiana colleges →
Who enrolls at IUN
College Scorecard; IPEDS
IUN admissions questions
What is the IUN acceptance rate?
Indiana University-Northwest accepts 73% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,163 of 2,820 applicants were admitted.
Does IUN require the SAT or ACT?
Indiana University-Northwest considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 29% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for IUN?
The middle 50% of Indiana University-Northwest enrolled first-year students scored 910–1180 on the SAT and 18–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at IUN?
22% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (470 of 2,163).
Is IUN getting harder to get into?
Indiana University-Northwest accepted 73% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 77% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Indiana University-Northwest overview