Purdue Northwest Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 72.36%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1020. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,357
- Out-of-State Tuition: $15,504
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Purdue Northwest:
- Total Enrollment: 9,051, including 663 online students
- 8,201 Undergraduate, 850 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 45.5% men, 54.5% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 43%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 66%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 102 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 14 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 24 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Purdue Northwest Overview
Purdue University Northwest (Purdue Northwest) is a four-year, public school located in Hammond, IN. Purdue University Northwest was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Purdue Northwest's tuition & fees is $8,357 for Indiana residents and $15,504 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 54% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,572.
The school has a total enrollment of 9,051 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
Purdue Northwest's acceptance rate is 72.36% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.27%. The median SAT score is 1020 and the ACT score is 22.
Purdue Northwest ranked 12nd in Indiana Colleges rankings. Purdue University Northwest is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Purdue University Northwest is $8,357 for in-state students and $15,504 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $6,638 for in-state students and $11,960 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,678 for Indiana residents and $16,097 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,853 for Indiana residents and $12,347 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,357 | $15,504 |
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| Graduate | $6,638 | $11,960 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,678 | $16,097 |
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| Graduate | $6,853 | $12,347 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Purdue University Northwest offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Purdue Northwest
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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