Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Indiana University-Northwest
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$23K
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Room
—
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Books
$1,166
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Sticker Price
$13,989
$23K+—+$1,166=$13,989
Your Family Income
Sticker
$13,989
−
Your Aid
$8,830
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Net Price
$5,159
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Indiana University-Northwest Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
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
Indiana University-Northwest Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$1,419
$30–48k
$331
$48–75k
$5,159
$75–110k
$10,047
$110k+
$13,042
Understanding Your Aid Package
Indiana University-Northwest has a sticker price of $13,989 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $13,989/year
Average aid: $8,859 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$5,159/year
Student Debt & Repayment
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$21,710
Range (25th–75th)$5,500 – $27,503
Median Parent PLUS Loans$12,000
Debt Manageability
0.36x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,361
Earnings Growth
+9%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$2,990
70th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$22,336
25th %ile
$65,135
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Indiana University-Northwest Cost & Financial Aid
Indiana University-Northwest's published tuition is $13,989 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $5,159—a difference of $8,830.
Indiana University-Northwest is nearly free for low-income families. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay an average of just $1,419 per year.
Indiana University-Northwest offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Indiana graduates is $21,710, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $230 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $13,042 at Indiana—still $947 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
