The value of your time at IU Northwest is immeasurable. You’ll earn a prestigious IU degree that employers love and more opportunities to climb the career ladder—from landing your dream job, to getting accepted into graduate school, to becoming a CEO, and more.
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Your costs to attend IU Northwest will vary based on where you’re from and whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student. If you're from select Midwest states, you'll receive the discounted Indiana Partner tuition rate.
You'll pay a flat fee for tuition when you register for 12 to 18 credits per semester. For most degree programs, you’ll need to average 15.5 credit hours per semester to graduate in four years.
| Item | Living off campus | Living with parent |
| Tuition and fees | $8,352 | $8,352 |
| Housing and food | $2,310 | $10,244 |
| Books and supplies | $644 | $644 |
| Transportation | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Personal expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Total cost of attendance | $15,856 | $23,790 |
*Costs shown are based off 2023-24 rates. Numbers for upcoming years will be provided as soon as they become available.
Costs shown are for annual, full-time enrollment. Actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses vary by student, based on student choice, travel habits, and academic program.
The flat-rate tuition costs noted above include up to 40 credit hours across the academic year: fall and spring semesters, and both the August and winter intersessions. Summer classes charge per credit hour. Students attending less than full time should visit MoneySmarts for the most accurate cost estimates.
| Item | Living off campus |
| Tuition and fees | $12,098 |
| Housing and food | $2,310 |
| Books and supplies | $644 |
| Transportation | $2,350 |
| Personal expenses | $2,200 |
| Total cost of attendance | $19,602 |
*Costs shown are based off 2023-24 rates. Numbers for upcoming years will be provided as soon as they become available.
Residents of Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, or Wisconsin, receive the Indiana Partner discounted tuition rate through the Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP). Residents of Illinois, Kentucky, and Michigan may be eligible to receive a Student Excellence Award which offers the same benefits.
Costs shown are for annual, full-time enrollment. Actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses vary by student, based on student choice, travel habits, and academic program.
The flat-rate tuition costs noted above include up to 40 credit hours across the academic year: fall and spring semesters, and both the August and winter intersessions. Summer classes charge per credit hour. Students attending less than full time should visit MoneySmarts for the most accurate cost estimates.
| Item | Living off campus |
| Tuition and fees | $22,216 |
| Housing and food | $10,244 |
| Books and supplies | $644 |
| Transportation | $2,350 |
| Personal expenses | $2,200 |
| Total cost of attendance | $37,654 |
*Costs shown are based off 2023-24 rates. Numbers for upcoming years will be provided as soon as they become available.
Costs shown are for annual, full-time enrollment. Actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses vary by student, based on student choice, travel habits, and academic program.
The flat-rate tuition costs noted above include up to 40 credit hours across the academic year: fall and spring semesters, and both the August and winter intersessions. Summer classes charge per credit hour. Students attending less than full time should visit MoneySmarts for the most accurate cost estimates.
| Item | Indiana residents | Nonresidents |
| Tuition and fees | $7,458 | $16,550 |
| Housing and food | $10,244 | $10,244 |
| Books and supplies | $460 | $460 |
| Transportation | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Personal expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Total cost of attendance | $22,712 | $31,804 |
*Costs shown are based off 2023-24 rates. Numbers for upcoming years will be provided as soon as they become available.
Costs shown are for annual, full-time enrollment. Actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses vary by student, based on student choice, travel habits, and academic program.
The flat-rate tuition costs noted above include up to 40 credit hours across the academic year: fall and spring semesters, and both the August and winter intersessions. Summer classes charge per credit hour. Students attending less than full time should visit MoneySmarts for the most accurate cost estimates.
82%of full-time freshmen receive finanical aid
$15.8Min gift aid awarded to IU Northwest students
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