Purdue University Northwest
Purdue Northwest
Hammond, Indiana 46323
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1034
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
73.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-0.7%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (98)
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
68%
Student Body
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Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Pride
History & Fun Facts
- •History Purdue Northwest was established in 2016 when two Purdue system universities — Purdue University Calumet and Purdue University North Central — merged.
- •The campuses remained open when the war ended in 1945, offering for-credit college courses.
- •Both campuses became degree-offering institutions in 1946.
- •In April 2023, the school initially announced that Keon would serve out the rest of his term until June 2024, despite calls for his resignation.
- •Keon was ultimately replaced when, in December 2023, the Purdue Board of Trustees accepted university president Mung Chiang's recommendation to appoint Dr.
Source: Wikipedia
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Estimated from IN state average + suburban adjustment
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