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IU Northwest is located in a medium-sized city, in Gary, Indiana. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at IU Northwest top out at the Post-Master's certificate.
Students at the school often study medical assistant and technician, medical adminstration, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at IU Northwest does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 400 to 510 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 510 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 4,987 students (3,525 full-time equivalent).
IU Northwest has a large share of part-time students. Students sports include formal participation in Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Indiana University - Northwest
3400 Broadway
Gary, IN 46408
General Phone: (219) 980-6500
Admissions Phone: (219) 980-6991
Financial Aid Phone: (219) 980-6877
http://www.iun.edu
IU Northwest awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 213 | interdisciplinary studies, general studies, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, Spanish language, political science, African-American studies, ... |
| Business And Management | 113 | business, labor studies, actuarial science, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 96 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, English teaching, social studies teaching, math teaching, Spanish teaching |
| Medical Support And Technology | 89 | radiographyer, dental hygienist, dental assistant, radiation protection, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 85 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 78 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 51 | public administration |
| Medical Adminstration | 33 | medical records tech, health services administration, health care administration |
| Science | 22 | biology, chemistry, geology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer and info science |
| Media | 6 | communication studies |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for IU Northwest in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 367 | 33 |
| Associate's degree | 247 | 13 |
| Master's degree | 102 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 71 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 43 | 1 |
In 2005, IU Northwest had a total enrollment of 4,987 students (3,525 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 78% |
| Part-Time | 22% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 99% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Gary, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,062 | 795 | 75% | 604 | 76% |
| Men | 382 | 299 | 78% | 235 | 79% |
| Women | 680 | 496 | 73% | 369 | 74% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 68% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 10% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (219) 980-6991
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,902 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,580 |
| Books and supplies | $ 720 |
Financial Aid:
IU Northwest participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 181500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (219) 980-6877
IU Northwest has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 58 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 22 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 43 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $91,250 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $74,520 | 7 | $88,058 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $61,616 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $84,055 | 13 | $79,592 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $72,289 | 6 | $64,592 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 27 | $61,251 | 14 | $59,295 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $46,055 | 23 | $46,026 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 11 | $40,149 | 24 | $39,926 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 70 | $58,858 | 67 | $48,276 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Basketball | 1 | 2 | 3 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business/Commerce, General
Labor Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health Services Administration
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets IU Northwest Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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