School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Gary, IN). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

3400 Broadway
Gary, IN 46408
Main Phone: (219) 980-6500
Web Site: www.indiana.edu/

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,377 (full-time equivalent) students. 74.3% of students attend full-time, while 25.7% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 286 male students and 527 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 35.2% of the student body, while females made up 64.8%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (25)%, Hispanic (10)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 410. One quarter of students scored at least 520.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 380 or higher. One fourth of students scored 500 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Certificate, < 1 year
• Certificate, 1-2 years
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Accounting
• Business
• Finance
• Human Resource

• General Communications

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• General English Language

• Dental Laboratory And Dental Hygienist
• Medical Diagnostics Technician
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical Office
• Nursing

• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology

• Liberal Arts

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Biology

• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts

• Philosophy

• Chemistry
• Geology

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology

• Public Administration

School Accreditation

Indiana University-Northwest reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Indiana University-Northwest is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Indiana University-Northwest belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (for basketball, and baseball).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• High-school GPA is recommended.
• Secondary school rank is recommended.

• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.