Indiana University Northwest

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]

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

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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