Indiana University-Northwest
Indiana University-Northwest is located in Gary, Indiana. It is a public institution with both undergraduate and graduate-level degree programs and it is a regional campus of the Indiana University system, along with five other campuses. The campus was established in 1963 in the northwest corner of the state. Located in Gary, Indiana, students are just 25 miles from downtown Chicago and a short drive from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Students can enjoy a variety of flexible programs, with full-time and part-time programs offered during the day, nights, and weekends. The Indiana University-Northwest campus is organized into two colleges and two schools.
Indiana University-Northwest School of Nursing offers two different options for those seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Students may enroll in a traditional BSN program or an accelerated BSN program, both of which are accredited by the ACEN. The School of Nursing is part of the College of Health and Human Services, which gives students the chance to collaborate with other students that are currently enrolled in other healthcare fields. Through the Inter-Professional Education Project, nursing students work with other medical students on a combined project. Additional experience is provided by training at a state-of-the-art learning laboratory and doing clinical work at clinics throughout the region, including in the Chicago area.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students4,055 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate69% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 9 | 63 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 35 miles radius of Indiana University-Northwest
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Everest College - Merrillville
7 miles away |
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Purdue University Northwest
7 miles away |
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Chicago State University
18 miles away |
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Coalition of African American Nurses, Inc.
21 miles away |
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Governors State University
21 miles away |
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Purdue University-North Central Campus
23 miles away |
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University of Illinois at Chicago
27 miles away |
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Great Paragon Healthcare, Inc
35 miles away |
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Northeastern Illinois University
35 miles away |
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CMK Healthcare
35 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1969 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1968 - 12/30/2007 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 05/01/1981 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/20/2002 - 06/30/2012 |
Admission
74%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 890 to 1093 |
| ACT | 17 to 22 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Recommended |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $35 |
| Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $220/credit | |
| In State Students | $220/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $614/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $285/credit | |
| In State Students | $285/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $672/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $9,900 | $9,900 | $27,630 |
| ADN | 70 | $15,400 | $15,400 | $42,980 |
| BSN | 125 | $27,500 | $27,500 | $76,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $14,250 | $14,250 | $33,600 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 85% of Indiana University-Northwest's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 42% | $4,824 |
| Other Federal Grant | 23% | $480 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 34% | $4,836 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 24% | $3,789 |
| Federal Student Loans | 42% | $5,400 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $4,922 |
$6,736
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$3,528 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,401 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$10,004 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$12,579 |
| Over $110,000$13,372 |
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Student Population
3,700
Undergrads
355
Graduates
2,847
Women
1,208
Men
67%
Full-time
33%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
53% |
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Hispanic |
22% |
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Black/African American |
18% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Asian |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Indiana state board of nursing.
