Description
Ivy Community College prides itself on being the fastest-growing postsecondary education system in Indiana, and Ivy Tech Northwest is a crucial part of this system. With an average enrollment of over 8,000, spread across four campuses (in Gary, East Chicago, Valparaiso, and Michigan City), Ivy Tech Northwest is conveniently available to residents throughout Northwest Indiana.In addition to online learning and continuing education courses, the college offers a number of academic programs through its six schools:
* Applied Science and Engineering
* Business
* Education
* Health Sciences
* Liberal Arts & Sciences
* Public and Social Services
* Technology
With concentrations ranging from Fine Arts to Biotechnology, Ivy Tech Northwest serves a variety of interests and professional aspirations. The school intends to serve both students who want to begin their careers immediately after school, and students who want to transfer to a four-year institution.
Additionally, Ivy Tech’s College for Working Adults program provides academic opportunities for adult professionals seeking to advance their careers. Ivy Tech Northwest currently offers two of these academic programs: CINS Database Management (at the Valparaiso campus), and Business Administration & Management (at the Michigan City Campus).
Quick Facts
Location
Midwest
Setting
Mid-size City Setting
Type
Public
Size
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
In-State Tuition
$3,090
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,306
Selectivity
Open Admissions
Enrollment
8,348
Students
- Total Students
- 8,348
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 41%
- Part-Time
- 59%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 97%
- Out-of-State
- 3%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 23%
- Caucasian
- 57%
- Latino
- 10%
- Other
- 10%
Students State Origin
- Indiana
- 97%
- Illinois
- 1%
- Other
- 2%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%
