Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Purdue University Northwest
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a public university with two campuses in Northwest Indiana; its main campus is in Hammond with a branch campus in Westville. It is part of the Purdue University system and offers more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 6,200 students with more than 64,000 alumni.
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72%
Acceptance
$6,079
Net price
5,671
Enrollment
43%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
72%
Acceptance rate
1,024
SAT average
23
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$6,079
Average net price
$8,675
In-state tuition
$16,094
Out-of-state tuition
$8,907
Room & board
$598
Books & supplies
$15,571
Total cost of attendance
28%
Students receiving Pell grants
25%
Students with federal loans
$21,229
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$48,318
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$48,439
Median earnings (6 yrs)
43%
Graduation rate
66%
Retention rate
72%
Earn more than a HS grad
$10,005
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
5,671
Total enrollment
19%
Part-time
25
Avg. age at entry
43%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Purdue University Northwest FAQ
Is Purdue University Northwest a public or private school?
Purdue University Northwest is a public institution located in Hammond, IN.
What is the acceptance rate at Purdue University Northwest?
Purdue University Northwest has an acceptance rate of 72%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Purdue University Northwest cost?
The average annual net price at Purdue University Northwest is $6,079 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $8,675 in-state and $16,094 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Purdue University Northwest?
About 43% of students at Purdue University Northwest complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Purdue University Northwest graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Purdue University Northwest students earn a median of $48,318 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Purdue University Northwest?
Admitted students at Purdue University Northwest have an average SAT score of 1,024 and an ACT midpoint of 23. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Purdue University Northwest?
Purdue University Northwest enrolls about 5,671 students.
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