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Purdue University Northwest

Purdue University Northwest is a medium, public institution located in Hammond, in. Founded in 2016, Purdue University Northwest offers undergraduate degrees in 98 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 2
8,201 undergraduates
$8,048 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Purdue University Northwest? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 72.4%
SAT score average 1024
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.30
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

August
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Purdue University Northwest is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Engineering and Technology
Social Sciences and Psychology
Languages and Literature
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Mechanical Engineering
Accounting and Related Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,048
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,097
Books & supplies $598
Other expenses $4,212
Cost of attendance* $21,955
Average financial aid package $36,631
Estimated cost -$14,676 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $14,933
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,097
Books & supplies $598
Other expenses $4,212
Cost of attendance* $28,840
Average financial aid package $36,631
Estimated cost -$7,791 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Purdue University Northwest has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,201, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

9,051

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
48%
African American %
9%
Hispanic American %
25%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
12%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Purdue University Northwest, students love their Construction Club. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323
2199892400
www.pnw.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Construction club

Psychology club

Spanish club

Indian student association at purdue northwest

Fine arts club

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Purdue University Northwest to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Purdue University Northwest?

Purdue University Northwest is located in Hammond, in.

What is the acceptance rate at Purdue University Northwest? 

The acceptance rate for Purdue University Northwest is 72%.

What’s the average GPA for Purdue University Northwest?

The average high school GPA for Purdue University Northwest students was 3.30.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Purdue University Northwest?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Purdue University Northwest including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $87,820.

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