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Purdue University Northwest

Public, 4-year

2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323

(219) 989-2400

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Quick Facts

5,786

Total Enrollment

71%

Acceptance Rate

44%

Graduation Rate

$48,439

Median Earnings (6yr)

$8,419

In-State Tuition

$8,463

Avg Net Price

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1034

Avg SAT Score

About Purdue University Northwest

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Size 5,000 - 9,999

Location

Address 2200 169th Street
City Hammond, IN
ZIP Code 46323
County Lake County

President/Chief Administrator: Thomas L. Keon (Chancellor)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Health Professions 38%
Business 16%
Engineering 7%
Computer Science 6%
Education 4%
Biology 4%
Psychology 4%
Communication 3%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 5,786

Student Demographics

Male 48%
Female 52%
White 52%
Black 11%
Hispanic 26%
Asian 3%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 470 520 570
SAT Math 450 510 570
ACT Composite 16 21 25

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition $8,419
Out-of-State Tuition $15,620

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid 28%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $4,256
$30,001 - $48,000 $4,935
$48,001 - $75,000 $10,143
$75,001 - $110,000 $13,805
$110,001+ $14,972

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$48,439

6 Years After

$49,368

8 Years After

$48,318

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $29,480  |  75th percentile: $74,539

Earnings by Family Income Background

$41,912

Low Income

$53,064

Middle Income

$53,160

High Income

Student Outcomes

68%

Full-Time Retention

40%

Part-Time Retention

44%

Graduation Rate