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Purdue University Northwest

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

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 6,083 undergraduates
cost $7,803 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

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.

Acceptance rate 72.8%
SAT score average 1055
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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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 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Communication and Media Studies
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Biology, General
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Accounting and Related Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,803
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,215
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $4,167
Cost of attendance* $21,685
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $21,685 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $14,478
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,215
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $4,167
Cost of attendance* $28,360
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $28,360 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 6,083, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
NA

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323
phone N/A
address www.pnw.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
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 73%.

What’s the average GPA for Purdue University Northwest?

The average high school GPA for Purdue University Northwest students was N/A.

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 $86,740.

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