Purdue University Northwest

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About Purdue University Northwest

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Purdue University Northwest is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in Hammond, Indiana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,126, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 73%. The university offers 51 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 44%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,174, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $11,860.

Hammond, IN

$8,174

Avg in-state
tuition

$11,860

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

67%

Retention Rate Insight

67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

44%

Graduation Rate Insight

44% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile18-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile950-1170

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

7k

Students enrolled

48%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

48%

Unknown

1%

Black

10%

Hispanic

22%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

27% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

27%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

12

Total Online Enrollment

3,326

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

88% On-campus

12% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold17% online

AssociateCheck Bold100% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold6% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold13% online

Master'sCheck Bold14% online

DoctorateCheck Bold50% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

41%

State Grant Aid

33%

Institution Grant Aid

50%

Pell Grant

27%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,145
State Grant Aid$4,760
Institution Grant Aid$2,427
Pell Grant Aid$4,245

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debtafter graduation

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

2.6%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6Engineering.
7Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
8English Language And Literature/Letters.
9Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
10Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
11Health Professions And Related Programs.
12History.
13Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
14Mathematics And Statistics.
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
17Philosophy And Religious Studies.
18Physical Sciences.
19Psychology.
20Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
21Social Sciences.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.