Purdue University Northwest
Purdue University Northwest is a public research university in Hammond, Indiana, serving roughly 5,671 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 72.36% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,318 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,675
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,079 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 72.36% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,671 81.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 42.91%
- Average SAT Score: 1024
Purdue University Northwest: what the data shows
Common questions about Purdue University Northwest, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Purdue University Northwest?
Purdue University Northwest is located in Hammond, IN (ZIP 46323).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Purdue University Northwest public or private?
Purdue University Northwest is a Public institution.
How much does Purdue University Northwest cost?
Published tuition: $8,675 in-state, $16,094 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,079.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $1,432 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,428 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,026 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,452 |
| $110,001+ | $13,645 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $34,700.
How hard is it to get into Purdue University Northwest?
Admission rate: 72.36%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1024 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Purdue University Northwest?
Total enrollment: 5,671 students.
About 81% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Purdue University Northwest?
150%-time completion rate: 42.91%.
First-year retention: 65.7%.
What do graduates of Purdue University Northwest earn?
Median earnings: $48,439 six years after entry; $48,318 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,229.
28.06% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Purdue University Northwest known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (1,544 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (220 completions)
- CIP 513899 (214 completions)
- Computer Science (78 completions)
- General Psychology (77 completions)
- CIP 520201 (76 completions)
- Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians (74 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (62 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (59 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (57 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Purdue University Northwest a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 72.36%; completion rate 42.91%; median earnings $48,318 at 10 years; net price $6,079. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$8,675
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Purdue University Northwest was $8,675.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,079
2024 Value
In 2024 Purdue University Northwest had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,079.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$24,316 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,079 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$34,700 4-Year In-State Tuition
$64,376 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Purdue University Northwest.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.06% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
25.32% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Purdue University Northwest was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Purdue University Northwest in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2017–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $7,582 | $17,129 | $10,833 |
| 2018 | $7,691 | $17,367 | $10,605 |
| 2019 | $7,812 | $14,495 | $11,250 |
| 2020 | $7,942 | $14,734 | $11,384 |
| 2021 | $8,057 | $14,948 | $9,477 |
| 2022 | $8,174 | $15,165 | $8,732 |
| 2023 | $8,419 | $15,620 | $8,463 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
72.36% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1024
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
81.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Purdue University Northwest in 2024 is 5,671 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
25.69% 100% Completion Time
42.91% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 25.69% of students graduating from Purdue University Northwest completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Purdue University Northwest.
Return on Investment
$21,229 Median Student Debt
$48,318 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
43.94% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1887.09% Return on Investment
4.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Purdue University Northwest.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 220 completions
CIP 51.3899: 214 completions
Computer Science: 78 completions
General Psychology: 77 completions
CIP 52.0201: 76 completions
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians: 74 completions
Mechanical Engineering: 62 completions
Communication and Media Studies: 59 completions
General Biological Sciences: 57 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,544 completions
Most popular programs at Purdue University Northwest.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Purdue University Northwest graduates.
About
Purdue University Northwest is a public institution located in Hammond, IN, offering 53 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 5,671 students. The admission rate is 72.36%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1024. The institution maintains a 42.91% graduation rate. Approximately 28.06% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Hammond, IN 46323
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 53 distinct degree programs, Purdue University Northwest provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Purdue University Northwest cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $8,675 and average net price is $6,079 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Purdue University Northwest?
The admission rate is 72.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Purdue University Northwest?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Purdue University Northwest reports midpoint SAT about 1024 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of Purdue University Northwest earn?
Median earnings are $48,439 six years after entry and $48,318 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Purdue University Northwest?
The 150%-time completion rate is 42.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Purdue University Northwest students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,229.
How big is Purdue University Northwest?
Total enrollment is about 5,671 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Purdue University Northwest public or private?
Purdue University Northwest is a public institution located in Hammond, IN.
Is Purdue University Northwest an HBCU?
No. Purdue University Northwest is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Purdue University Northwest a tribal college?
No. Purdue University Northwest is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Purdue University Northwest a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Purdue University Northwest reports 27.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Purdue University Northwest religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Purdue University Northwest in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.