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Indiana University Northwest

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Overview

Established in 1959, the Indiana University Northwest is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Gary (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Indiana. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Indiana University Northwest (IUN) is a small-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Indiana University Northwest (IUN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 65-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. IUN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Indiana University Northwest's Control Typepublic

Entity

Indiana University Northwest's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Indiana University Northwest' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Indiana University Northwest's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym IUN
Founded 1959
Mascot Rufus the RedHawk
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address 3400 Broadway
Gary
46408-1197 Indiana
United States
Indiana University Northwest's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Indiana University Northwest Phone Number +1 (888) 968 7486
Indiana University Northwest Fax Number +1 (219) 981 4219

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Indiana University Northwest's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Indiana University Northwest's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Indiana University Northwest's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Indiana University Northwest.

Indiana University Northwest: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students
20,000-24,999 US$
(18,225-22,780 Euro)
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Indiana University Northwest's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Indiana University Northwest's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Indiana University Northwest a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Indiana University Northwest's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is recommended
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are recommended
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Indiana University Northwest's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Indiana University Northwest's Admission Office Admission Office

3400 Broadway Hawthorn 100
Gary 46408
(219) 980 6991
800 968 7486

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Indiana University Northwest's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Indiana University Northwest has an enrollment range of 3,000-3,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Indiana University Northwest's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).


Indiana University Northwest's Control Type Control Type

Indiana University Northwest is a public higher education institution.


Indiana University Northwest's Entity Type Entity Type

Indiana University Northwest is a non-profit higher education institution.


Indiana University Northwest's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Indiana University Northwest's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Indiana University Northwest does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

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Basic Classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Size & Setting Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential institution
Enrollment Profile Very high undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Business-dominant, with Arts & Sciences

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Indiana University Northwest's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

Indiana University-Northwest's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 119,126 physical volumes, 39,953 physical media, 57,916 digital/electronic media and 555 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 17 full-time employees, including 4 librarians. Indiana University-Northwest's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Indiana University Northwest's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Indiana University Northwest's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

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Indiana University Northwest's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Indiana University Northwest's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Indiana University Northwest's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Indiana University Northwest's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Indiana University Northwest's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Indiana University Northwest's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Indiana University Northwest is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1959


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
  • American Chemical Society
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
  • American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
  • National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
  • Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Indiana University (IU)
  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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