Ivy Tech Community College-northwest

1440 E 35th Ave, Gary, IN, 46409-1499 - View a map of this school Map

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As a statewide, open-access, community college, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana provides residents of Indiana with professional, technical, transfer, and lifelong education for successful careers, personal development, and citizenship. Through its affordable, quality educational programs and services, the College strengthens Indiana's economy and enhances its cultural development. ...

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School Overview:

  • Ivy Tech Community College-northwest
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County Lake County, IN -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 1,484 students 1,029 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 3,086 students 1,461 students
Total Enrollment 4,570 students 2,225 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 75% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 56% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,862 $2,847
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 20% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,542 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 12% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $617 $1,150
% Students Receiving Loans 25% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,510 $3,143

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.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

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