Academics at Indiana University-Northwest

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Indiana University-Northwest — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

With 14 students per faculty member, Indiana University-Northwest is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. With 47% of instructors full time, Indiana University-Northwest is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Majors and Fields of Study

Indiana University-Northwest offers 34 majors with reported completions across 18 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Indiana University-Northwest are shown below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Indiana University-Northwest.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.

More to Consider

As you weigh academic life at Indiana University-Northwest, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Need flexibility? Check whether Indiana University-Northwest offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 2,180 undergraduates study at least partly online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (71% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Indiana University-Northwest.

Dig Deeper into Academics on Indiana University-Northwest

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at Indiana University-Northwest — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Indiana University-Northwest — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation and Retention at Indiana University-Northwest — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at Indiana University-Northwest — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at Indiana University-Northwest — the schools accreditation and what it means