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Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $6,223
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- Median earnings
- $58,620
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Purdue University Northwest is a public college in Hammond, IN with 5,671 undergraduates. It admits 72% of applicants, and admitted students average 1024 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $6,223 per year ($6,237 for families earning under $30,000). 44% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $58,620 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,394
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,516
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 26%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing450–570
200800
SAT Math440–570
200800
ACT Composite16–24
136
What Purdue University Northwest looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $16,107
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,675
- Out-of-state tuition
- $16,577
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$6,237
- $30–48k$1,350
- $48–75k$2,692
- $75–110k$9,616
- $110k+$14,557
Get a personal estimate with Purdue University Northwest's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- Freshman retention
- 66%
- Median earnings
- $58,620
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,671
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 29%
- White48%
- Hispanic27%
- Black12%
- Asian3%
Purdue University Northwest FAQ
What is Purdue University Northwest's acceptance rate?+
Purdue University Northwest admits 72% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Purdue University Northwest?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 450–570 on SAT Reading and Writing and 440–570 on SAT Math; the average total is 1024.
What ACT score do you need for Purdue University Northwest?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–24.
Is Purdue University Northwest test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Purdue University Northwest?+
In Fall 2023, 6,394 students applied to Purdue University Northwest and 4,516 were admitted; 1,192 enrolled.
Does Purdue University Northwest consider legacy status?+
No. Purdue University Northwest reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Purdue University Northwest require an essay?+
Purdue University Northwest reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Purdue University Northwest cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $16,107 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $6,223.
What is Purdue University Northwest's graduation rate?+
44% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 490805 · How we use this data
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