Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN · Public · 5,671 undergraduates

Purdue University Northwest admitted 72% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 890–1140 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $6,223 a year. Within six years, 44% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
72%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
890–1140
ACT middle 50%
16–24

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$16,107 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$6,223 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$6,237 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$8,675 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$16,577 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
44%
Students who return for a second year
66%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$58,620 a year
Median debt at graduation
$20,250

Students

Undergraduates
5,671
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
29%
Student-faculty ratio
17 to 1
Campus setting
Suburb

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Health professions
32%
Business, management and marketing
19%
Engineering
9%
Computer and information sciences
6%
Engineering technologies
6%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.