Indiana University Northwest
Other name
IU Northwest or IUN
TypePublic university
Established1963 (1963)
Parent institution
Indiana University System
Academic affiliations
CUMU
ChancellorKen Iwama[1]
Academic staff
180[3]
Students3,198 (Fall 2022)
Undergraduates2,860 (Fall 2022)
Postgraduates338 (Fall 2022)
Location
Gary
,
Indiana
,
United States
Campusurban, 43 acres (17.40 ha)[2]
ColorsCream & Crimson[2][3][4]
   
NicknameRedHawks
Sporting affiliations
NAIA – CCAC[5]
MascotRufus the RedHawk
Websitewww.iun.edu

Indiana University Northwest (IU Northwest or IUN) is a public university in Gary, Indiana. It is one of seven regional campuses of Indiana University and was established in 1963. The university enrolls approximately 3,500 degree-seeking traditional and non-traditional students along with 1,800 dual-credit students.[6]

Academics

IU Northwest offers 70 undergraduate degree programs and over 200 degrees, academic certificates and pre-professional programs.

It is located on a 43-acre (17.40 ha) campus located in the heart of Northwest Indiana. Class sizes average 30 students, and the faculty-student ratio is 14:1.

Programs, both part- and full-time, are taught during days, evenings and weekends, and lead to certificates, associate, bachelor and master's degrees. There are more than 170 full-time and more than 200 part-time faculty, more than 75% of whom have doctorates or the highest degree available in their field.

There is a network of 29,000 alumni.[7]

College, schools, and divisions

Indiana University Northwest is organized into five schools/colleges and online degrees offering over 200 degrees, academic certificates, and pre-professional programs:

  • School of the Arts
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Business and Economics
  • School of Education
  • College of Health and Human Services

Student enrollment

In the fall of 2022, there were 3,198 students enrolled at IU Northwest.[8] Of that:

  • 40% first-generation students
  • 49% underrepresented students of color
  • 32% over the age of 25
  • 90% undergraduate and 10% graduate students
  • 65% full-time and 35% part-time students
  • 75% female and 25% male
  • 95% residents of Indiana

Financial aid

Nearly 75% of IU Northwest students receive some sort of financial aid and tuition is about $8,000 a year.[9] IU Northwest offers support for first-generation college students, academic advising, counseling services, a number of scholarships and grants, loans, tuition reimbursement, student employment, private loans and the Midwest Student Exchange Program.[10]

Campus buildings

IU Northwest is located in Gary, Indiana, and was rated as one of the safest colleges in Indiana by multiple publications.[11][12] The campus sits on 42 acres, and facilities include a $45 million Arts & Sciences Building.

Building Home to

Arts & Sciences Building

The Arts & Sciences building at Indiana University Northwest.
The Arts & Sciences building at Indiana University Northwest.
  • 500-seat mainstage theatre
  • Art gallery
  • Black box studio theatre
  • Ivy Tech Community College (Gary)
  • School of the Arts

Dunes Medical/Professional Building

The Dunes Medical/Professional Building at Indiana University Northwest.
The Dunes Medical/Professional Building at Indiana University Northwest.
  • College of Health and Human Services (CHHS)
  • Dental Education
  • IU School of Medicine Northwest-Gary
  • School of Nursing
  • School of Business & Economics

Hawthorn Hall

Hawthorn Hall at Indiana University Northwest.
  • Admissions Office
  • Financial Aid
  • Office of Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs (ODEMA)
  • Registrar
  • School of Education
  • Student Accounts
  • University Information Technology Services (UITS)
  • Veteran Resources Center

Marram Hall

Marram Hall at Indiana University Northwest.
Marram Hall at Indiana University Northwest.
  • Anthropology Lab
  • Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Geology
  • Human Resources

Raintree Hall

Raintree Hall at Indiana University Northwest.
  • Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
  • Office of Environmental Health and Safety
  • Psychology

John W. Anderson Library Conference Center

The John W. Anderson Library Conference Center at IU Northwest.
  • Calumet Regional Archives
  • Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE)
  • Conference Center
  • Group/individual study areas
  • Little RedHawk Café
  • Office of the Chancellor

Moraine Student Center

Moraine Student Center at Indiana University Northwest.
Moraine Student Center at Indiana University Northwest.
  • IU Credit Union
  • IUPD-Northwest
  • Office of Career Services
  • Parking Services
  • RedHawk Café

Savannah Center

The Savannah Center at Indiana University Northwest.
The Savannah Center at Indiana University Northwest.
  • 320-seat Bergland Auditorium
  • Art Gallery
  • Athletics
  • Fitness Center
  • Gymnasium
  • Student Activities
  • Student Affairs
  • Women's Center

Cedar Hall

Cedar Hall at Indiana University Northwest.
Cedar Hall at Indiana University Northwest.
  • Alumni Relations
  • Development
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Special Events
  • University Advancement and External Affairs

Athletics

Indiana University Northwest athletic teams are called the RedHawks. The university competes is a Division II member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and has competed in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) since the 2019-20 academic year. The RedHawks previously competed as an NAIA Independent within the Association of Independent Institutions (AII) from 1998-99 (when the school joined the NAIA) to 2018-19.[13]

IU Northwest (IUN) competes in seven intercollegiate varsity sports, including: basketball (men's/women's), cross-country (men's/women's), soccer (men's/women's) and volleyball (women's). It also fields a club competitive dance team. Former sports included men's & women's golf and men's & women's tennis.

Rankings

The university was ranked #127-166 in "Regional Universities Midwest" and #45-56 in "Top Public Schools" in 2023 by U.S. News & World Report.

Notes

  1. 1 endowment "America's Best Colleges 2008". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 5, 2008.
  2. 2 real_estate "FactBook > Physical Facilities > Real Estate Acreage". Indiana University system. Retrieved February 1, 2008.
  3. 3 full-time_faculty "FactBook > Personnel > Number of Faculty > full-time". Indiana University system. Retrieved February 1, 2008.

References

  1. ↑ Carney, Chuck (27 March 2020). "Ken Iwama named new chancellor of IU Northwest". News at IU. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  2. ↑ "The Origins of the IU Logo and Colors". 18 August 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  3. ↑ "IU Traditions - History - Cream and Crimson". Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Primary colors". Archived from the original on July 31, 2018. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Northwest Indiana High School Sports". Retrieved May 16, 2010.
  6. ↑ "About". About Indiana University Northwest. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  7. ↑ "Alumni and Giving". Alumni and Giving. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  8. ↑ "Workbook: uirr_sr_est_official_enrollment_public". tableau.bi.iu.edu. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  9. ↑ "Prospective Students". Office of Financial Aid. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  10. ↑ "Midwest Student Exchange Program - Indiana University Northwest". Admissions. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  11. ↑ "2023 Safest College Campuses in Indiana". Niche. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  12. ↑ "Safest Colleges in Indiana for 2016 | backgroundchecks.org". Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  13. ↑ "Indiana University Northwest - Official Athletics Website". Indiana University Northwest. Retrieved 2023-05-15.

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