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Gary Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Gary

There are at least 2 colleges in Gary, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 9,268 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 5,859 full-time students.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Gary; see particularly Merrillville, and Hammond colleges.

The largest schools here include Indiana University - Northwest and Ivy Tech Community College - Northwest.

Gary Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Ivy Tech Community College - Northwest
1440 E 35th Ave
Gary, Indiana 46409-1499

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, computer and info science, industrial production tech, business management, surgical tech, executive secretary, medical assistant, accounting technology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 4,281 students, 2,334 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Indiana University - Northwest
3400 Broadway
Gary, Indiana 46408

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: interdisciplinary studies, business, criminal justice and safety, registered nursing, general studies, public administration, elementary school teaching, radiographyer.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 4,987 students, 3,525 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 400-510. Math: 390-510.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Hammond Colleges383,0489,855376
Highland Colleges123,54661 
Hobart Colleges125,363165 
Merrillville Colleges730,5601,118 
Schererville Colleges124,85159 
Whiting Colleges15,1371,261 

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