Purdue University Northwest
Purdue University Northwest is a public 4-year institution in Hammond, IN. It enrolls about 8,679 students and admits roughly 71% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Hammond, IN 46323 |
| County | Lake County |
| Enrollment | 8,679 |
| Acceptance rate | 71% |
| Applicants / admitted | 6,394 / 4,516 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $8,048 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $14,933 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 44% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 68% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $9,637 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 470–570 |
| ACT middle 50% | 16–25 |
| Website | www.pnw.edu/ |
| Phone | 2199892400 |
Admissions
About 6,394 students applied and 4,516 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,192 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $8,048 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $14,933. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $9,637 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,256 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $4,935 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $10,143 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,805 |
| Over $110,000 | $14,972 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,070 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 44% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Purdue University Northwest is in Hammond, IN, Lake County. Its coordinates are 41.5843, -87.4742.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Purdue University Northwest?
About 71% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 6,394 applicants.
How much does Purdue University Northwest cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $8,048 for in-state students and $14,933 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Purdue University Northwest?
About 8,679 students are enrolled.