Purdue University Northwest
Purdue University Northwest

Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Formed by the unification of two Purdue campuses, Purdue University Northwest is a 4-year university in northwest Indiana. Located a short drive from Chicago, Purdue Northwest grants bachelor’s and graduate degrees in over 70 academic programs. For a break from academia, the Purdue Northwest campus is home to the Gabis Arboretum featuring hiking trails and formal gardens. In addition, Purdue Northwest fields 13 men’s and women’s athletic teams known as the Pride.

Acceptance Rate:
73%
Average Net Price:
$11,250
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.2
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1074

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$11,250
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$8,048
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$14,933
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$9,097
Books and Supplies
$598
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$4,487
$30k - $48k
$6,620
$48k - $75k
$10,207
$75k - $110k
$13,632
$110k+
$14,387
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
12%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,070
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,145
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,427

 

Students receiving state aid
33%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4760
Students receiving federal aid
41%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,145
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$18,613,240
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$6,687,019

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
34%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,212
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,758
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$212
Students receiving federal loans
33%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,911
Average Other Loans Per Year
$8,479

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
73%
Acceptance Rate
5670
Students Applied
89%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
424
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 1
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
87%
Out-Of-State Students
15%
7%
Submitting ACT
50%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1074
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
470
75th
580
Reading
25th
480
75th
590
3.2
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
10%
3.50 - 3.74
14%
3.25 - 3.49
18%
3.00 - 3.24
20%
2.50 - 2.99
26%
2.00 - 2.49
11%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
14
Top 25%
36
Top 50%
76
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
192
$30k - $48k
105
$48k - $75k
100
$75k - $110k
73
$110k+
94

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 855-608-4600
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
8,911
Total Number of Undergrads
8,176
0
100
22%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
42%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
46%
20-39 Students
47%
40-99 Students
6%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
64

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
44%
56%
Residency
In-State Students
87%
Out-Of-State Students
15%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
32
Countries Represented
35
Ethnicity
African American
10%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Hispanic
25%
White
56%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
1%
Student Organizations
75
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
7%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
12%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Lion
School Colors
gold and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
10

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,758
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$212