Indiana University-Northwest

Indiana University Northwest is situated in Gary, Indiana. It is a public, coeducational university and was established in 1959. The campus is spread across an area of 38 acres. More than 30 academic programs are available at IU. IU is organized into following schools, colleges and divisions:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Health and Human Services
• School of Business and Economics
• School of Education
• School of Public and Environmental Affairs
• Division of Continuing Studies

Governed by the Indiana University System, IU enrolls more than 4,500 students per term. The campus is also home to more than 70 student organizations.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in medical adminstration, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.
• Numerous part-time students.
• Large number of students.
• High female/male ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 4,790 in 2007-2008 (3,601 full-time equivalent).

About 33% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 67% of the class.

Undergrads are 84% of enrolled students and graduate students are 16%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 78% are full-time and 22% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: IU Northwest participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Athletics

The school is in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 6 male students received the aid (men were 35% of those receiving aid) and 11 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 65% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

SAT Test Scores: