Indiana University Northwest: Review & Facts

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Indiana University Northwest is a medium four-year, public school with 3,200 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1959 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Gary, Indiana.

Academic Offerings

Indiana University Northwest will give you the opportunity to get a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
59
Indiana University Northwest implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 59 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Business, Nursing, Psychology, and Radiology Technology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Indiana University Northwest is relatively low at 68% (close to Indiana average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Fair
The graduation rate at Indiana University Northwest is low - 35%.

Student to faculty ratio at Indiana University Northwest is pretty good: 12:1. Read more information regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are high - $20,700 a year. The additional fees at Indiana University Northwest beyond tuition are nearly $700; which comes to $21,400 per year.

Read the details about Indiana University Northwest additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
80%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 1,915 applications were submitted and 1,538 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Indiana University Northwest in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
Indiana University Northwest offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Indiana University Northwest, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
At present there is no on-campus housing at Indiana University Northwest.

Army ROTC programs are available at Indiana University Northwest. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Indiana University Northwest appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Indiana University Northwest Location and Address

Postal Address:
Indiana University Northwest
3400 Broadway
Gary, Indiana
46408-1197, USA
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