Indiana University Northwest

What Indiana University Northwest does

Indiana University Northwest (IUN) is a public regional campus of Indiana University, located at 3400 Broadway in Gary, Indiana. Established in 1959 and serving Northwest Indiana, IUN operates as a state-funded institution governed by The Trustees of Indiana University and designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. The campus offers more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs across disciplines including arts, sciences, business, education, nursing, and social work, with instruction delivered through on-campus courses at the Gary campus and online degree programs via Canvas LMS. The institution employs 501-1,000 total staff including 200+ faculty members, and serves undergraduate, graduate, transfer, and veteran students alongside adult learners and the broader Northwest Indiana community.

IUN's academic operations are supported by a technology stack including Canvas LMS, IUCAT library catalog, ILLiad interlibrary loan, EBSCO Discovery Service, Microsoft Clarity, Google Analytics, and One.IU administrative portal, alongside the John W. Anderson Library's archives and special collections. The Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE), established in 2004 and wholly operated by IUN, functions as the primary community engagement vehicle — running Senior University for adults 55+, Police Candidate Training programs, child abuse prevention forums, economic development analysis with Lake County Government, and adult education non-credit courses. Student success services encompass academic advising, tutoring, career services, counseling, disability support, and financial aid, with athletics delivered through the NCAA Division II RedHawk program.

Revenue is generated through tuition and fees, state appropriations from Indiana, sponsored research grants administered by the Office of Sponsored Research, private gifts channeled through the IU Foundation, and adult education non-credit course revenue. IUN positions itself as the best-priced four-year institution in Northwest Indiana, with 44% of 2022-23 graduates carrying no student loan debt. Marketing and outreach operate through a direct-to-consumer GTM model spanning the northwest.iu.edu website, social media (X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), campus visits, email communications, and CURE community partnerships — targeting prospective students, transfer students, veterans, adult learners, and lifelong learners across the region.

Name

Indiana University Northwest

Legal name

Indiana University Northwest

Website

https://northwest.iu.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Indiana University Northwest is a public regional campus of Indiana University in Gary, Indiana, offering 150+ undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs to students in Northwest Indiana, with community engagement delivered through the CURE center.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban/Metropolitan Community Colleges (EDAHADAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Online learning
• Community engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Gary, in

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, course fees, and related educational charges for degree programs
2. State Funding: State appropriations and public funding from the state of Indiana for operating the regional campus
3. Sponsored Research Grants: External funding from federal, state, and private sources for faculty research and creative activities through the Office of Sponsored Research
4. Private Gifts and Donations: Philanthropic contributions from alumni, donors, and community supporters through the IU Foundation
5. Adult Education Programs: Non-credit courses, professional development, and lifelong learning programs through CURE's Adult Education initiative

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Indiana University Northwest operates as a regional campus of Indiana University in Gary, Indiana, offering more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs through on-campus instruction, online degree options, and adult education. The institution provides academic support through the John W. Anderson Library, student success services, and RedHawk NCAA Division II athletics. Community engagement is delivered through the Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE), which operates Senior University for adults 55+, police candidate training, and economic development initiatives for the Northwest Indiana region.

Product overview

Indiana University Northwest operates as a regional campus of Indiana University offering a comprehensive portfolio of higher education products and services. The core academic offerings include undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, certificate programs, and online degree options across more than 150 programs in disciplines spanning business, education, nursing, liberal arts, sciences, and social work. The institution provides academic support through the John W. Anderson Library (offering research services, archives, interlibrary loan, and library instruction) and student success services including advising, tutoring, career services, and disability support. Community engagement is delivered through the Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE), which operates Senior University for adults 55+, student fellowships, police candidate training, reading programs, and economic development initiatives. Additional services include RedHawk Athletics (NCAA Division II), adult education non-credit courses, and the Office of Sponsored Research supporting faculty grant activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE): Community engagement and outreach center that partners with organizations to promote continued learning and community development in Northwest Indiana.
• John W. Anderson Library
• Senior University
• Annual Forum on Child Abuse and Neglect

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Bachelor's degree programs across multiple disciplines including arts, sciences, business, education, nursing, and social work, providing traditional four-year higher education for students in Northwest Indiana.
• Graduate Degree Programs Master's degree programs and graduate certificates for students seeking advanced education and professional development beyond the undergraduate level.
• Certificate Programs Post-baccalaureate certificate programs providing specialized professional credentials in various fields for career advancement or skill development.
• Online Degree Programs Fully online degree options enabling remote students to complete their education without campus visits, expanding access to working adults and distant learners.
• John W. Anderson Library Services Comprehensive library services including research consultations, interlibrary loan, archives and special collections, library instruction, and access to electronic databases and print collections supporting academic research across all disciplines.
• Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) Community engagement center offering lifelong learning programs (Senior University), economic development initiatives, student fellowships, police candidate training, reading skills programs, and community partnership coordination serving Northwest Indiana residents since 2004.
• Senior University Lifelong learning program for adults ages 55+ offering technology training, health and wellness education, and social engagement opportunities through in-person, Zoom, and self-paced Canvas tutorials.
• Adult Education Non-credit continuing education courses for professional development and personal enrichment, including on-campus courses, online instructor-led programs, and career training certificates offered through the Center for Urban and Regional Excellence.
• RedHawk Athletics NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletics program competing in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) with sports including basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, and cross country.
• Police Candidate Training Program Collaborative training initiative providing potential police candidates with test-taking strategies, interview preparation, mock group interviews, and physical fitness skills; co-led by IUN faculty and law enforcement officers from Northwest Indiana police departments.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Prevent Child Abuse IndianacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026Annual Forum on Child Abuse and Neglect planning and presentation partner. The forum provides CEUs for social workers, networking opportunities, and professional development training for human services professionals and caregivers.
• Geminus CorporationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026Partner providing Northwest Indiana School Care Team programming under Indiana's Regional Evidence Based School and Community Prevention Program. Amanda Morrison serves as Director of Prevention Services.
• The Villages of IndianacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026Senior Regional Director Julie Villarreal serves as committee member and presenter for Annual Forum. Organization provides child welfare services and foster care support programs.
• Dunebrook, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026Michigan City-based organization providing sexual abuse prevention education through the Stewards of Children program. Sara Hoyt serves as Public Education Director providing training.
• Foster Success, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026National nonprofit dedicated to supporting teens and young adults transitioning out of foster care. Provides programs for Educational Success, Health & Well-Being, Financial Empowerment, Workforce Readiness, and Youth Engagement.
• Griffith Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2024Collaborative partnership for Police Candidate Training program. The initiative provides potential police candidates with test-taking strategies, interview preparation, mock group interviews, and physical fitness skills. IUN faculty and law enforcement officers from 7 Northwest Indiana police departments served as instructors.
• Crossroads YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2024Partner in Police Candidate Training program providing physical fitness training and facilities for workshop sessions. Fitness professionals led physical fitness skills sessions with assistance from law enforcement officers.
• Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Senior Planet Licensing Program partnership bringing free educational sessions on health and wellness, technology, and more to the 60+ community of older adults through CURE's Senior University program.
• Lake County GovernmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCURE's Tax Certificate Sales and Redevelopment series analyzes tax delinquent parcels and supports economic development efforts in Lake County communities.
• Chicagoland Immigrant Welcome NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHammond, Indiana-based organization providing hosting and orientation programs for refugee and asylum-seeking families, US Justice Department certified legal clinic, and Syrian refugee program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Purdue University Northwest: The other major regional public university serving Northwest Indiana (Hammond/Westville). Directly comparable in mission, program mix, geographic catchment, and four-year affordability positioning, making it IU Northwest's most direct head-to-head competitor.
• University of Southern Indiana: Indiana regional state university with a comparable four-year undergraduate and graduate portfolio, similar scale, and similar reliance on state appropriations and tuition — a strong structural peer within the same state system.

Broad incumbents

• Ball State University: Indiana public state university with a broader program portfolio and stronger national brand. Comparable in state-funding dependence and four-year residential mission; differs in scale and research intensity.
• Western Michigan University: Regional public research university serving a comparable Rust Belt / Great Lakes market with a similar mix of four-year, graduate, and online offerings. Useful structural peer for benchmarking enrollment trends and program economics.
• Northern Illinois University: Regional public research university in DeKalb, Illinois, with comparable four-year program breadth and a significant adult/online learner population. Comparable in regional state-university positioning across the state border.
• IUPUI / Indiana University Indianapolis: Another IU system campus (now consolidated as IU Indianapolis) with significantly broader graduate and research footprint. Functions as an internal system peer that competes with IU Northwest for graduate and online students.

Regional players

• Governors State University: Chicago-area public university with strong adult-learner, non-traditional, and upper-division focus. Comparable in mission to serve working adults and commuters in an urban/suburban region.
• Valparaiso University: Private regional university located in Northwest Indiana offering four-year and graduate programs to the same geographic catchment. Comparable in location and program mix; differs in private funding model.
• Calumet College of St. Joseph: Small private college in Whiting, Indiana, serving the same Northwest Indiana market. Comparable geographically; differs significantly in scale, funding model, and program breadth.
• Chicago State University: Urban public university serving the adjacent Chicago metro market with similar four-year affordability focus and HSI-aligned demographics. Comparable in urban-serving mission even though located across the state line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/iunorthwest
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/IUNorthwestTube
• Facebookfacebook.com/IUNorthwest
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/indiana-university-northwest
• Instagraminstagram.com/iunorthwest

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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