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Campus & Student Life at Indiana University - Northwest

Home to about 3,414 undergraduates in 2020, IU Northwest is a small, public university located in Gary, Indiana. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, IU Northwest offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by IU Northwest can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our IU Northwest Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

IU Northwest Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit IU Northwest Disability Services.

IU Northwest for the Military

While not a "service academy", IU Northwest does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit IU Northwest Veteran Services . For more information, check out our IU Northwest for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Indiana University - Northwest

IU Northwest does not offer on-campus housing.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Indiana University - Northwest

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Indiana University - Northwest

IU Northwest has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,414 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,476 (72.5%). Part-time attendance was 938 (27.5%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
2,4769383,414

Indiana University - Northwest is Ranked #2,410 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, IU Northwest is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank IU Northwest #2410 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Indiana University - Northwest

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at IU Northwest by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the IU Northwest Diversity Guide.

Indiana University - Northwest Competes in the NIAA

IU Northwest has a total of 30 student athletes, 7 men and 23 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$333,277
Total Expenses (all teams)$333,277
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Indiana University - Northwest Athletics

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