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 8,044, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The university offers 52 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 40%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,977, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $13,592.

Hammond, IN

$6,977

Avg in-state
tuition

$13,592

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

76%

Acceptance Rate Insight

76% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

60%

Retention Rate Insight

60% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

40%

Graduation Rate Insight

40% 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 scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

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 Percentile19-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile990-1190

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

9k

Students enrolled

43%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

58%

Unknown

1%

Black

9%

Hispanic

22%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

39% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

39%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

12

Total Online Enrollment

3,756

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

87% On-campus

13% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold25% online

AssociateCheck Bold100% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold8% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold18% online

Master'sCheck Bold14% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

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

39%

State Grant Aid

31%

Institution Grant Aid

26%

Pell Grant

39%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,993
State Grant Aid$4,986
Institution Grant Aid$2,996
Pell Grant Aid$4,122

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 Xcountry
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
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 Technologies/Technicians.
7Engineering.
8Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
9English Language And Literature/Letters.
10Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
11Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
12Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
13Health Professions And Related Programs.
14History
15History.
16Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
17Mathematics And Statistics.
18Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
19Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
20Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
21Philosophy And Religious Studies.
22Physical Sciences.
23Psychology.
24Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
25Social 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.