Indiana University Northwest Gary, IN

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Indiana University Northwest Gary, IN Indiana University Northwest, founded in 1922, is a public university. Programs are offered through the Divisions of Allied Health Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business and Economics, Continuing Studies, Education, and Public and Environmental Affairs and Political Science; the School of Nursing, Dental Auxiliary Education; Labor Studies; Library and Information Science; Medical Sciences; and Guided Studies. Its 38-acre campus is located in Gary. Web Site www.iun.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 5,244 Women 3,452 (65.8%) Men 1,792 (34.2%) Graduate Students 347 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Selection of Students Minimally difficult 76% of 1,723 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 2.99 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 456 average 400-510 range of middle 50% 464 average 420-500 range of middle 50% 453 average 400-500 range of middle 50% 21 average 18-23 range of middle 50% Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees In-state: $7,207 Out-of-state: $19,038 Room and Board Average Percent of Need Met 67% Average Freshman Award $7,420 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $29,701

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 167 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 15% of classes 10-19 students: 30% of classes 20-29 students: 34% of classes 30-39 students: 12% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes 50-99 students: 6% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Gary Population 78,450 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Chicago National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics RedHawks STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 65.1% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 6.5% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.5% Asian 16.3% Black/African-American 22.0% Hispanic/Latino 2.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 54.9% White 1.2% Unknown 0.2% from 28 countries

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 2 History 1 Academic Electives 7 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without essay component Writing component required SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 3400 Broadway City, State, Zip Gary, IN 46408-1197 Phone (219) 980-6991 Fax (219) 981-4219 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admit@iun.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $35 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available Rolling No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not Required Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List 76% of 1,723 applicants were admitted 76% of 1,139 applicants were admitted 75% of 584 applicants were admitted 600 (46%) of 1,306 admitted students enrolled 390 (45%) of 870 admitted students enrolled 210 (48%) of 436 admitted students enrolled SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 6% Score of 500-600 24% Score of 400-500 48% Score of 300-400 21% Score of 200-300 1% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 3% Score of 500-600 26% Score of 400-500 52% Score of 300-400 16% Score of 200-300 1% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 3% Score of 500-600 23% Score of 400-500 52% Score of 300-400 22% Score of 200-300 1% 456 average 400-510 range of middle 50% 464 average 420-500 range of middle 50% 453 average 400-500 range of middle 50% Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 2.99 3.75 and Above 12% 3.50-3.74 11% 3.25-3.49 11% 3.00-3.24 15% 2.50-2.99 29% 2.00-2.49 19% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 4% Score of 24-29 20% Score of 18-23 52% Score of 12-17 24% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 21 average 18-23 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 13% Top quarter: 32% Top half: 72% Bottom half: 28% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees In-state: $7,207 Out-of-state: $19,038 Room and Board Books and Supplies $1,204 Other Expenses Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 10 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning April 15 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 001815 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 67% Average Award $7,420 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 542 (92.3%) of freshmen 402 (74.2%) of applicants 370 (92.0%) of applicants with financial need 53 (14.3%) of aid recipients Received by 321 (86.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,759 Received by 179 (48.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,770 Received by 27 (7.3%) of aid recipients 50 (8.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,511 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 65% Average Award $8,109 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 2,544 (86.8%) of undergraduates 2,011 (79.1%) of applicants 1,882 (93.6%) of applicants with financial need 240 (12.8%) of aid recipients Received by 1,565 (83.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,785 Received by 1,183 (62.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,558 Received by 79 (4.2%) of aid recipients 201 (6.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,976

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 68% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $29,701 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 1.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 1.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans College/university loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Athletic scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Actuarial Science African-American/Black Studies Anthropology Biology Teacher Education Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business/Commerce, General Chemistry Teacher Education Chemistry, General Computer Science Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Economics, General Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General English/Language Arts Teacher Education Fine/Studio Arts, General French Language Teacher Education French Language and Literature General Studies Geology/Earth Science, General Health Services Administration History, General Informatics Labor Studies Mathematics Teacher Education Mathematics, General Philosophy Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Public Administration Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Secondary Education and Teaching Social Studies Teacher Education Social Work Sociology Spanish Language Teacher Education Spanish Language and Literature Speech Communication and Rhetoric

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Health professions and related sciences, Liberal arts/general studies, Business/marketing None Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships, Washington semester Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 167 Part-Time Faculty 193 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 74% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 15% of classes 10-19 students: 30% of classes 20-29 students: 34% of classes 30-39 students: 12% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes 50-99 students: 6% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes 2-9 students: 9% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 48% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 34% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 5% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs 50-59 students: 4% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 863,925 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 605 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Visually impaired services, wheelchair access

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Liberal Studies, Master of Public Administration, Master of Performing Arts, Master of Science in Education Master's Programs of Study Addictions/Substance Abuse Counseling Business Administration and Management--General Counseling Psychology Criminal Justice and Criminology Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Elementary Education Environmental Management and Policy Health Services Management and Hospital Administration Liberal Studies Nonprofit Management Public Administration Public Affairs Secondary Education Social Work

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Gary Population 78,450 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Chicago 43 acres Temperature 16.1 average low in January, 79.5 average high in September Rain 125 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 40 mile(s) from campus in Chicago Gary 4 mile(s) from campus in Gary HOUSING College Housing College does not provide housing for students Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 100% Off-Campus Housing Assistance SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other Available Available Available Not available lighted pathways PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics RedHawks Crimson, cream, and black Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x Volleyball x

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, dance, drama theatre, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society Army ROTC offered on campus

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 5,244 Women 3,452 (65.8%) Men 1,792 (34.2%) Full-Time Undergraduates 2,776 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 24 All Graduate Students 347 Yes 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.5% Asian 16.3% Black/African-American 22.0% Hispanic/Latino 2.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 54.9% White 1.2% Unknown 0.2% from 28 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 65.1% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 6.5% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 17% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 23.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018