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Indiana University - Northwest, Indiana

Overview of Indiana University - Northwest

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.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study medical assistant and technician, medical adminstration, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.

IU Northwest Selectivity

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.

Faculty

The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 4,987 students (3,525 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

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.

Contacting IU Northwest

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

IU Northwest awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts213interdisciplinary studies, general studies, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, Spanish language, political science, African-American studies, ...
Business And Management113business, labor studies, actuarial science, accounting
Education And Teaching96elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, English teaching, social studies teaching, math teaching, Spanish teaching
Medical Support And Technology89radiographyer, dental hygienist, dental assistant, radiation protection, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech
Security And Law Enforcement85criminal justice and safety
Nursing And Emergency Medicine78registered nursing
Family And Social Work51public administration
Medical Adminstration33medical records tech, health services administration, health care administration
Science22biology, chemistry, geology
Therapy And Counseling20psychology
Computer Science And Engineering12computer and info science
Media6communication studies
Art Studies5art studies
Mathematics4mathematics
Drama And Performing Arts3drama

Number of programs and degrees for IU Northwest in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree36733
Associate's degree24713
Master's degree1025
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years713
Post-master's certificate431

IU Northwest Student Body

In 2005, IU Northwest had a total enrollment of 4,987 students (3,525 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men39%
Women61%
Full-Time78%
Part-Time22%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate84%
Graduate16%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White63%
Black23%
Hispanic10%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races2%
(Foreign Students)0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Indiana99%
Illinois1%

IU Northwest Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %
Part-Time43 %

IU Northwest Room and Board (2005)

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.

IU Northwest Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,06279575%60476%
Men38229978%23579%
Women68049673%36974%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal400510
SAT Math390510
ACT Verbal1522
ACT Math1522
ACT Composite1621

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT68%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT10%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Admissions Phone Number: (219) 980-6991

IU Northwest Faculty

IU Northwest has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured5823
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1322
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1443

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year7$91,2500*
Associate professorcalendar year6$74,5207$88,058
Assistant professorcalendar year1*4$61,616
Lecturercalendar year0*2*
All faculty totalcalendar year14$84,05513$79,592

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year21$72,2896$64,592
Associate professoracademic year27$61,25114$59,295
Assistant professoracademic year11$46,05523$46,026
Lectureracademic year11$40,14924$39,926
All faculty totalacademic year70$58,85867$48,276

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

IU Northwest Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
BasketballChicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
BaseballChicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total123
Basketball123

IU Northwest Degree Programs (2005)

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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

IU Northwest Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets IU Northwest Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 10%IU Northwest % of degrees in medical adminstration
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%IU Northwest % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%IU Northwest % of freshmen enrolled part-time
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%IU Northwest % of accepted students who choose to enroll
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%IU Northwest Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%IU Northwest Number of students
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%IU Northwest Female % of student body
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%IU Northwest % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%IU Northwest % of degrees in liberal arts
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%IU Northwest Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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