Safety Score
1.31 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Gary, IN · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Indiana University-Northwest
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 3,045-student campus.
- 1.31
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,733
- Rank of 3,050
- #23
- IN rank
- 3,045
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Indiana University-Northwest reports 1.31 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,733 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 53% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.31
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,733
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 53%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 1
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Indiana University-Northwest increased from 0 to 1 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesIndiana University-Northwest is a Public institution located in Gary, IN, enrolling approximately 3,045 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 1 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IN, it ranks #23 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 3,045 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Indiana University-Northwest is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IN averaging 2.24 incidents per 1,000 students, Indiana University-Northwest reports 41% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1733
See peer comparison
State Rank (IN)
#23
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Where Indiana University-Northwest sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 47% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Indiana University-Northwest percentile rank 43.2%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1733 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Indiana University-Northwest reports 41% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $8,424
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $22,811
- Avg Net Price
- $5,130
- Median Debt
- $21,710
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 43%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 73%
- SAT Average
- 1055
- SAT Math Range
- 450–580
- ACT Average
- 22
- ACT Range
- 18–26
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 37%
- Retention Rate
- 71%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $39,714
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $43,361
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 57%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyIndiana University-Northwest: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Indiana University-Northwest vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
IN
Indiana University-Northwest
1.31 incidents / 1,000 students
IL
Prairie State College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
OH
Ohio Northern University
0.66 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL · 3,045 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH · 3,042 enrolled
Safety Score 0.66
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC · 3,041 enrolled
Safety Score 7.56
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA · 3,040 enrolled
Safety Score 2.63
Hazard Community and Technical College
Hazard, KY · 3,039 enrolled
Safety Score 0.33
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Indiana University-Northwest nationally (rank #1733), regardless of size or state.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA
National Rank #1732
Fortis College-Columbus
Westerville, OH
National Rank #1734
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Los Angeles, CA
National Rank #1731
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
National Rank #1735
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI
National Rank #1730
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Indiana University-Northwest safe?
Indiana University-Northwest has a safety score of 1.31 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,733 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Indiana University-Northwest?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Indiana University-Northwest compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IN.
Does Indiana University-Northwest have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.
Understanding Indiana University-Northwest's Safety Profile
Indiana University-Northwest in Gary, IN enrolls 3,045 students and has a safety score of 1.31 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1733 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 0 in 2022 to 1 in 2023.
What this means for you
Indiana University-Northwest's 1.31 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Indiana University-Northwest against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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