Indiana University-Northwest's published cost of attendance is $13,989. Net price by income band varies meaningfully across the income spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $1,419, middle-income families pay around $5,159, and higher-income families pay approximately $13,042.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $13,989 |
| Tuition and Fees | $22,811 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,166 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,859 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $5,130 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $1,419 |
| $30–48k | $331 |
| $48–75k | $5,159 |
| $75–110k | $10,047 |
| $110k+ | $13,042 |
Indiana University-Northwest's published cost of attendance is $13,989. Net price by income band varies meaningfully across the income spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $1,419, middle-income families pay around $5,159, and higher-income families pay approximately $13,042. Azimuth ranks Indiana University-Northwest #75 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Indiana University-Northwest's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs. The institution serves a substantial share of Pell-eligible students, and net price reflects the aid reach available to low- and middle-income families in the region. For families evaluating affordability in context of long-term outcomes, the net price figures above should be weighed against the institution's earnings and mobility metrics, which shape the real financial return after graduation. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,710, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $12,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $59,535, median federal debt of $21,710 projects to a monthly payment of about $245 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $59,535, placing Indiana University-Northwest in the 44.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,990 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Indiana University-Northwest in the 69.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Indiana University-Northwest #687 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent lifetime returns relative to IN's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $32,990 — the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential. The earnings pattern at Indiana University-Northwest reflects its concentration in Health and related applied fields. Nursing anchors the institution's return story, combining enrollment scale with strong four-year earnings outcomes that drive aggregate value for graduates. Among the top programs by scale and earnings, Nursing program graduates 73 students with median four-year earnings of $82,626, and Azimuth ranks the program #253 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . Psychology, General and Business/Commerce, General round out the strongest-earning cluster, with graduates of each entering fields where regional employer demand supports solid early-career pay. The Business concentration — representing 13% of degree output — helps explain why institution-level earnings hold up relative to peers despite the regional labor market context of northwest Indiana.
