Ivy Tech Community College-Northwest

1440 E 35th Ave, Gary, IN, 46409-1499
Tel: (219)981-1111
Public | 8,559 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Ivy Tech Community College-Northwest serves 8,559 students (43% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
  • Ivy Tech Community College-Northwest is one of 5 community colleges within Lake County, IN.

School Overview:
Ivy Tech Community College-Northwest
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 256 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 8,559 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:33 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 3,690 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 4,869 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 - 6%
% Black		 - 15%
% White		 - 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $3,257 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $6,761 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Ivy Tech Community College has educated students in Lake, LaPorte, Porter, Pulaski, Jasper, Newton and Starke counties since 1968. It is part of the 14-region statewide Ivy Tech Community College system - the second largest and fastest growing public higher education system in Indiana.
  • The Gary Campus is located in Gary, IN (Lake County). The campus houses both classes and the administrative offices for the Northwest Region. While the service area of Ivy Tech Community College Northwest also includes Porter and LaPorte counties to the east and Jasper, Newton and Starke counties to the south, the largest constituency comes from Lake County.
  • Five divisions compose the College's offerings: Business, General Education, Health Science, Public Services and Technology. For students unable to attend classes on campus, the distance education program provides options for continuing or completing degrees and certificates online. The college also offers a schedule of continuing education courses. Continuing Education courses provide personal enrichment and skill upgrades on a non-credit basis.
  • In addition, the Gary Campus has articulated strong course and program transfer agreements with private and state colleges in and out of the state of Indiana.
  • Ivy Tech Community College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The College is a member of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, the American Association of Community Colleges.

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