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Indiana University - Northwest

#462 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • 4 Year
  • Gary, IN
  • 679 reviews
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    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      B-
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      C
    6. Party Scene
      C-
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      C-
    9. Dorms
      NG
    10. Campus Food
      NG
    11. Student Life
      C-
    12. Safety
      B
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    Indiana - Northwest is a public university located in Gary, Indiana in the Chicago Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,608 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Indiana - Northwest acceptance rate is 74%. Popular majors include Business, Nursing, and Criminal Justice and Safety Studies. Graduating 28% of students, Indiana - Northwest alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $29,100.
    About Indiana University - Northwest...
    Athletic Division
    NAIA Division II
    Athletic Conference
    Association of Independent Institutions
    Address
    3400 Broadway
    Gary, IN 46408
    Branch of
    Indiana University System
    Website
    iun.edu
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    Indiana University - Northwest Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    74%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    890-1090
    ACT Range
    17-22
    Application Fee
    $35
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Recommended
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $6,736/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,532/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    85%

    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    80%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.35 responses
    71%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.42 responses
    64%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.42 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      72 Graduates
    • Nursing
      72 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      70 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      61 Graduates
    • Radiologic Technician
      53 Graduates
    • Psychology
      46 Graduates
    • Healthcare Management
      36 Graduates
    • Medical Records Technician
      31 Graduates
    • Dental Hygiene
      29 Graduates
    • Biology
      27 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,608Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,092
    Undergrads Over 25
    20%
    Pell Grant
    42%
    Varsity Athletes
    3%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 34 responses
    Report
    • Striving for greatness
      59%
    • Just Playing It by each semester
      21%
    • Unsatisfied and transferring colleges
      9%
    • Stressed
      6%
    • Diverse
      3%
    • Outgoing
      3%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $36,300/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    28%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%
    92%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.26 responses
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    Indiana University - Northwest Reviews

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    Good teacher-to-student ratio. More hands-on interaction with professors than at IU Bloomington. With so many students at bigger schools, students are not always given the amount of attention and focus they need. At IUN, though, the professors are very invested in your success and professional development. In particular, the geology department head, Kris Huysken, goes above and beyond her obligated duties. Not only has she and other professors helped students find and apply for internships, but if the student is in good academic standing they will also go with you to visit a college campus to check out a graduate program you may be interested in. Overall, although IUN does not have the widest spectrum of majors, the ones that are offered are taught by faculty that are genuinely concerned with your success during and after your time at IUN.
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    I have always had a great experience going to the campus! I've only been there a few times but each time staff and students are friendly and are a huge help, especially with the incoming freshmen.
    I like that all staff members ranging from teachers, librarians, student support services, advisors, admissions and more were very hands on and willing to help you out in any way possible. I also really enjoyed some of the extra study sessions that the school provided to its students. I think the only thing I would change is the prices at the cafeteria. They tend to be a little pricey and a lot of the students are already paying a lot of money to attend IUN. Overall, I am very glad I chose IUN and that IUN chose me.