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Indiana University Northwest
3400 Broadway
Gary, IN 46408

Official telephone: (219) 980-6500
Fax number: (219) 980-6670

Website: www.iun.edu

Screen last updated on: January 2009

Student ProfileTOP

Total undergraduates:

4,150

Full-time undergraduates:

2,432

Part-time undergraduates:

1,718

Total graduate students:

640

Full-time graduate students:

135

Part-time graduate students:

505

Average age of full-time undergraduates:

U.S. region where majority of students come from:

Midwest

Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state:

First-year student breakdown:


19.5%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.6%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.8%	Asian or Pacific Islander
13.5%	Hispanic
62.2%	White (non-Hispanic)
2.5%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Undergraduate breakdown:


21.8%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.4%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.9%	Asian or Pacific Islander
12.1%	Hispanic
60.5%	White (non-Hispanic)
0.2%	total international (nonresident aliens)
3.1%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Campus EnvironmentTOP

Campus size:

38 acres

City or town school is located in:

Gary, IN

Population of city/town:

117,000

Nearest major city:

Chicago

Distance of nearest major city:

40 miles

Online campus map:

www.iun.edu/~map

Living on CampusTOP

Institution offers housing:

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

Percent of students who live off campus:

100%

Percent of all students who have cars on campus:

99%

Student conduct policies:

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

Study FacilitiesTOP

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

Every student is required to take a computer course:

Computer equipment is provided in:

library, computer center/lab(s)

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

170

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

Additional library facilities/collections:

Archives, law library.

Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:

Gallery for contemporay art, gallery northwest art, electron microscope.

Assistance ServicesTOP

Remedial learning services:

reading, writing, math, study skills, Critical Literacy Program

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health insurance

Counseling services:

minority student, military, veteran student, older student, career, academic, psychological

Career placement services:

internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training

Services for students with disabilities:

note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment, Test proctoring

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

90%

Social ActivitiesTOP

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Percent of men who join fraternities:

Number of social sororities on campus:

Percent of women who join sororities:

Student activities:

student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station

School newspaper(s):

The Northwest Phoenix

Number of honor societies:

Total number of registered organizations:

Campus-based religious organizations:

Campus Crusade for Christ, Campus Christians in Action

Minority student organizations:

A.L.M.A. (Hispana de IUN), Black Student Union, KUMMBA, Muslim Student Organization

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

Accounting & Business Student Organization, Creative Writing Club, Dental Education Club, Environmental Action Committee, Gamma Sigma Omega, Health Information Technology Club, History Club, Horror and Independent Film Club, HYPE (Helping Young People Thru Education), ICLU of IUN, Independent Students Against Abortion, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Indiana Society of Clinical Laboratory Science Studnet Forum IUN Chapter, Indiana Student Education Association, International Affairs Club, Iota Iota Iota, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., IUN Communication Association, IUN Dance Company, IU Dons, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Lambda Alpha Epsilon, American College of Health Care Executives- Student Chapter, Leaders and Learners Organization, Math Club, Military Science Club, Modern Languages Club, Northwest Indiana Pride Alliance, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Pi Alpha Alpha, Pi Delta Phi, Pre-Professional Studies Club, Anthropology Club, Psychology Club, Public Affairs Club, Radiation Therapy Club, Radiography Club, Rivers of Flowing Water, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Sociology Club, Student Alumni Association, Student Guides Services, Student Nurses' Association, Arts Club, Students in Free Enterprise, Students of UTEP for Relevant Education, Students Returning to School, Students with a Challenge, Students Working Against Tobacco, Swingshift College Student Organization, Veterans Club, Volunteerism - IUN Campus Compact Committee, VOX, Women's Student Association, Bilingual Education Student Organization, Zeta Phi Beta, Biology Club, Chemistry Astronomy Physics Club, College of Arts & Sciences Student Advisory Council

AthleticsTOP

School has an athletic program:

yes

Athletic director:

Linda Anderson,
Director of Student Life/Athletics

School colors:

cream, crimson and black

School mascot:

RedHawks

Sports offered	Scholarships?	Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseball	yes	NAIA Division II
Men's basketball	yes	NAIA Division II
Men's golf	yes
Women's basketball	yes	NAIA Division II
Women's golf	yes
Women's volleyball	yes

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports:

Athletic facilities:

fitness center, gymmasium, walking track

Intramural/Recreational sports:

basketball, soccer, softball

Club sports for men:

soccer, softball

Club sports for women:

soccer, softball

Getting AwayTOP

Public transportation serves campus:

yes

Nearest international airport:

Gary (near campus)

Nearest other airport:

Gary (near campus)

Nearest passenger train service:

Gary (near campus)

Nearest passenger bus service:

Gary (near campus)

Paying the BillsTOP

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

fair

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

After GraduationTOP

List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:

Walgreens, UPS, Swartz Retson Accounting Firm, Enterprise Rental Car, Strack & Van Til, Methodist Hospital, Community Hospital, Wells Fargo Financial, Aldi Foods, Gary Community School Corporation

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