Purdue University Northwest
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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 7,902, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The university offers 49 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 44%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,259, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $14,144.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
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 Percentile16-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile920-1140
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
9k
Students enrolled
35%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
52%
Unknown
3%
Black
10%
Hispanic
23%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
6%
Asian
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
41% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
13
Total Online Enrollment
2,997
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.35% online, 65% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
87% On-campus
13% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates23% online
Associate100% online
Bachelor's6% online
Graduate Certificate14% online
Master's16% online
Doctorate33% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $7,259 | $14,144 |
| Graduate | $6,042 | $11,197 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $598 |
| On-campus room and board | $9,097 |
| On-campus other expenses | $4,212 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $9,070 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $5,023 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $5,023 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $21,166 | $28,051 |
| Off-campus without family | $21,950 | $28,835 |
| Off-campus with family | $12,880 | $19,765 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
42%
State Grant Aid
34%
Institution Grant Aid
68%
Pell Grant
41%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$21k
Average student debtafter graduation
$36k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Education. | |||
| 6 | Engineering. | |||
| 7 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 8 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 9 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 10 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 11 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 12 | History. | |||
| 13 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 14 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 15 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 16 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 17 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 18 | Psychology. | |||
| 19 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 20 | Social Sciences. |
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