Indiana University Northwest
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How strong are the academics at Indiana University Northwest?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

15:1
Student to faculty ratio
21
Average class size
20%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

IU Northwest has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
48
10-19
90
20-29
65
30-39
23
40-49
8
50-99
11

Honors Programs

Indiana University Northwest has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on IU Northwest's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Indiana University Northwest:

71%
First-year retention rate
20%
4-year grad rate
37%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Indiana University Northwest's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
15.8
25.64
35.48
45.32
55.16
65

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • African-American/Black Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 11
  • Neuroscience 3
  • Biochemistry 0
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 52
  • Business Administration and Management, General 17
  • Labor Studies 3
  • Actuarial Science 2
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 9
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 8
  • Informatics 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 12
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 4
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 4
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 1
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 6
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 45
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 24
  • Health Services Administration 20
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 16
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 16
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 9
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 4
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 1
History
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 24
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 65
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 4
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 4
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 4
  • Sustainability Studies 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 2
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 51
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 23
  • Public Administration 3
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 5
  • Sociology, General 3
  • Anthropology, General 2
  • Anthropology, General 1
  • Economics, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 7
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
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