Ivy Tech Community College prepares Indiana residents to learn, live, and work in a diverse and globally competitive environment by delivering professional, technical, transfer, and lifelong education. Through its affordable, open-access education and training programs, the College enhances the development of Indiana?s citizens and communities and strengthens its economy. Ivy Tech's Corporate College offers local, affordable solutions for Indiana business and industry training needs.
School Highlights
Ivy Tech Community College-Northwest serves 8,559 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 55%.
Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 8,559 students
In-state tuition: $3,257
Out-state tuition: $6,761
Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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The student population of Ivy Tech Community College-Northwest has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Ivy Tech Community College-Northwest diversity score of 0.00 is equal to the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 100% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2010)
10%
10%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2010)
$29,800
$30,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,257 is less than the state average of $4,323. The in-state tuition has grown by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,761 is less than the state average of $8,214. The out-state tuition has grown by 19% over four years.
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Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2010)
$8,501
$12,605
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2010)
$3,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
487
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
For Indiana public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,323 per year for in-state students and $8,214 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,430 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
