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Indiana Tech is a student-centered environment, dedicated to preparing students for professional and personal success in the real world. To that end, Indiana Tech is committed to relationship-based education and academic excellence. Supportive teachers, staff, and administrators who want to make a significant difference in the lives of students and the community are the hallmark of a Tech education. Most importantly, Indiana Tech fosters a life of balance among academics, social and cultural activities.
Founded in 1930, Indiana Tech is a private, four-year, comprehensive university.
Mission
Indiana Tech provides learners of all ages with a career-focused professional education in the areas of business, computer studies, engineering, and other professional concentrations; prepares them for active participation in the complex, global society of the 21st century; and motivates them toward a life of significance and worth.
Location
We are located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, which is 125 miles northeast of Indianapolis and 160 miles southeast of Chicago.
Student Profile
Our current student profile is made up of approximately 869 students (65% male, 35% female):
- 62% — Caucasion
- 22% — African-American
- 1.0% — American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.0% — Asian/Pacific Islander
- 1.7% — Hispanic
- 2.3% — International
- 10% — Other
Faculty Profile
Indiana Tech currently has 36 full-time undergraduate professors with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. Our average class size is approximately 19 students.
Athletics
We belong to the NAIA, Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference, 17 varsity sports (8 men's: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, and track; 9 women's: basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track, and volleyball) and a wide variety of intramural sports. Indiana Tech also has 3 spirit teams (also offering scholarships): cheer, band, and dance.
Accreditation
Indiana Tech is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, while the mechanical and electrical engineering programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). For more information, visit www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.
The university is approved and officially recognized by the U.S. Office of Education and the U.S. State Department and is approved by the State Approval Agency for the enrollment of veterans and eligible persons.
Additionally, the university is a member of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) and adheres to its policies and practices.