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Indiana University - Northwest (IUN)
- 3400 Broadway
- Gary, IN 46408
- OPEID College Code: 00181500
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- General Phone: (219) 980-6500
- Chancellor: Bruce Bergland
- Website: www.iun.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 4,790
- College Alias: IUN, IU Northwest
- College Mascot: Redhawks
Note: Former Name Was the Blast 
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- The mission of Indiana University Northwest, a regional campus of Indiana University,
is to provide a high-quality and relevant education to the citizens of Northwest Indiana,
the most diverse and industrialized area of the state. The institution strives to create a
community dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and intellectual development, leading
to undergraduate and selected graduate degrees in the liberal arts, sciences and
professional disciplines. The campus is strongly dedicated to the value of education,
lifelong learning, diversity, celebration of cultures and opportunity for all, as well as to
participating in the sustainable economic development of the region and of the state.
Indiana University Northwest is committed to the health and well-being of the
communities it serves. (Approved by Northwest Faculty Senate 4/15/2005)
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.iun.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 481 | 898 | 1,379 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 378 (79%) | 699 (78%) | 1,077 (78%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 247 (65%) | 472 (68%) | 719 (67%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 518 | 72% |
| ACT ® Exam | 88 | 12% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 400 | 510 |
| SAT ® Math | 390 | 510 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 16 | 20 |
| ACT ® English | 15 | 20 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 20 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: IUN Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 73%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 50% | 35% | 25% | 10% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,612 | $3,304 | $2,794 | $3,719 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| Number in Default | 78 | 61 | 54 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,572 | 1,237 | 956 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,398 | $5,142 | $4,902 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,906 | $12,085 | $11,580 |
| Books and Supplies | $864 | $840 | $720 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,052 | $6,880 | $6,867 |
| Other Expenses | $5,766 | $5,626 | $5,618 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,096 | $5,626 | $4,400 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,262 | $5,982 | $5,622 |
| Out of State | $13,770 | $12,925 | $12,300 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,080 | $18,488 | $18,107 |
| Out of State | $26,588 | $25,431 | $24,785 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,358 | $10,952 | $10,022 |
| Out of State | $18,866 | $17,895 | $16,700 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,790 Undergraduate: 4,150 Graduate: 640
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,465 Female: 3,325
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,274 Female: 2,876
- Graduate Gender Male: 191 Female: 449
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,567 Part-Time: 2,223
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,432 Part-Time: 1,718
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 135 Part-Time: 505
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 11 | 0.2% |
| American Indian | 20 | 0.4% |
| Black | 1,130 | 24% |
| Asian | 89 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 555 | 12% |
| White | 2,841 | 59% |
| Unknown | 144 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 29 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 722 | 15% |
| Ages 20-21 | 783 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 893 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 834 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 474 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 343 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 443 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 261 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 8 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 593 | 423 | 170 |
| Faculty Status | 357 | 190 | 167 |
| Tenured Faculty | 88 | 88 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 10 | - | 10 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 343 | 176 | 167 |
| Primarily Instruction | 210 | 44 | 166 |
| Primarily Public Service | 8 | 8 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 25 | 25 | - |
| Other Professionals | 76 | 74 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 149 | 148 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 81 | 80 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 15 | 15 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 33 | 33 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,113 (144) | $61,612 (73) | $50,459 (71) |
| Professor | $75,176 (25) | $76,906 (21) | $66,098 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $62,931 (41) | $65,342 (25) | $59,164 (16) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,894 (42) | $49,084 (17) | $50,445 (25) |
| Instructor | $44,880 (1) | $44,880 (1) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $42,291 (35) | $41,087 (9) | $42,708 (26) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $86,415 (24) | $86,049 (10) | $86,677 (14) |
| Professor | $95,522 (4) | $95,522 (4) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $99,273 (12) | $86,249 (4) | $105,785 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,521 (7) | $66,702 (2) | $63,649 (5) |
| Instructor | $48,960 (1) | - (-) | $48,960 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,197 (168) | $62,671 (83) | $53,829 (85) |
| Professor | $75,587 (29) | $77,106 (25) | $66,098 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $67,073 (53) | $66,063 (29) | $68,294 (24) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,308 (49) | $49,662 (19) | $50,717 (30) |
| Instructor | $42,470 (2) | $44,880 (1) | $40,059 (1) |
| Lecturer | $42,291 (35) | $41,087 (9) | $42,708 (26) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $3 | $1 | $2 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 33% | 67% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 36 | 19 | 17 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 34 | 19 | 15 |
| Baseball | 11 | 11 | - |
| Basketball | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 10 | - | 10 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $5,750 | $4,755 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,500 | - |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Baseball | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Basketball | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 53%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 32% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 31% |
| Female | 32% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 17% |
| Asian | 20% |
| Hispanic | 34% |
| White | 35% |
| Unknown | 29% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 8% |
| 5 Years | 18% |
| 6 Years | 23% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | - | 4 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
