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Ivy Tech Northwest is located in a medium-sized city, in Gary, Indiana. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Ivy Tech Northwest top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study computer science and engineering and engineering technician.
Ivy Tech Northwest maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 4,281 students (2,334 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Ivy Tech Community College - Northwest
1440 E 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409-1499
General Phone: (219) 981-1111
http://www.gary.ivytech.edu
Ivy Tech Northwest awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 141 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 73 | business management, accounting technology |
| Engineering Technician | 72 | industrial production tech, drafting, electronics tech, occupational safety tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 59 | computer and info science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 59 | surgical tech, medical assistant, respiratory care tech |
| Office And Administration | 25 | executive secretary |
| Mechanics And Repair | 21 | automobile mechanics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 16 | physical therapist assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 15 | human development and family studies |
| Hospitality | 13 | hospitality administration |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 13 | funeral and mortuary |
| Law | 11 | legal assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and safety |
| Construction Trades | 2 | construction trades |
Number of programs and degrees for Ivy Tech Northwest in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 318 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 204 | 11 |
In 2005, Ivy Tech Northwest had a total enrollment of 4,281 students (2,334 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 31% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| 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% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 45 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,589 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,178 |
| Books and supplies | $ 956 |
Financial Aid:
Ivy Tech Northwest participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1004000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 42 | 50 |
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 | academic year | 4 | $48,286 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $44,869 | 17 | $45,459 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $42,889 | 21 | $35,737 |
| Instructor | academic year | 15 | $37,339 | 12 | $35,155 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 42 | $42,034 | 50 | $38,903 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ivy Tech Northwest Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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