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Purdue University Northwest

Purdue Northwest

Hammond, Indiana 46323

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Purdue University Northwest is a public institution in Hammond with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1034, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.8K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

44% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,318 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,463.

Established
2016
Mascot
Lion (named Leo)
Type
Public regional master's university
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II

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71%Acceptance
1034SAT Avg
5,786Students
17:1Student:Faculty
44%Grad Rate
$48,318Earnings 10yr
$8,463Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Purdue University Northwest Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1034

Reading & WritingMid: 550
470570
MathMid: 540
450570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1625

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

70.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1034

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,419
Tuition (out-of-state)$15,620
Room & Board$9,097
Books & Supplies$598
Total Cost of Attendance$16,287
Average Net Price$8,463
Median Debt at Graduation$21,229
Monthly Payment (10yr)$225

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$4,256
$30–48K$4,935
$48–75K$10,143
$75–110K$13,805
$110K+$14,972

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$8,463

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

72.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,031

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

42

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (98)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,786
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
43%
Pell Grant Recipients
28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 52%
Black 11%
Hispanic 26%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate44.0%
Freshman Retention67.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,439
8 Years$49,368
10 Years$48,318

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,300
Men
$53,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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