Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, Purdue Northwest's acceptance rate is 72.82% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 31.29%. 2,950 men and 2,720 women applied to Purdue Northwest and 2,082 men and 2,047 women students were accepted.
Among them, 657 men and 635 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Purdue Northwest.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 5,670 | 2,950 | 2,720 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 4,129 | 2,082 | 2,047 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,292 | 657 | 635 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 72.82% | 70.58% | 75.26% | - | - |
| Yield | 31.29% | 31.56% | 31.02% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 648 students (50% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 86 students (7%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Purdue Northwest.
The median SAT score is 1,050 with 530 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 590 and the 25th percentile is 480. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 580 and 25th percentile is 470 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th percentile score of 18 at Purdue Northwest. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 20.
The SAT and ACT scores at Purdue University Northwest are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,079, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 950 | 1050 | 1170 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 480 | 530 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 520 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT English | 17 | 20 | 23 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,292 first-year students enrolled in Purdue Northwest. The proportion of full-time students is 95.59% and part-time students is 4.41%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 50.85% and women students is 49.15%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Purdue Northwest.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,292 | 657 | 635 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,235 | 633 | 602 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 57 | 24 | 33 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Purdue Northwest. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Purdue University Northwest.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of Purdue University Northwest. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Purdue Northwest.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Admission Information | www.pnw.edu/admissions-financial-aid/ |
| Online Application | www.pnw.edu/admissions-financial-aid/undergraduate/how-to-apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice) |