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Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, INPublicSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 72% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Purdue University Northwest is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Hammond, IN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 72%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
5.7K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
72% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading450 - 570
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math440 - 570
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite16 - 24
1typical 50% range36
72%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences31% of degrees
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Engineering9% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,447
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,206
Earnings 5yr: $90,673
Debt: $26,471
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,229
Earnings 5yr: $89,239
Debt: $25,250
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,935
Earnings 5yr: $84,328
Debt: $24,552
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,461
Earnings 5yr: $122,242
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,158
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,242
Earnings 5yr: $71,650
Debt: $25,000
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,514
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $28,250
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,288
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,625
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,075
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,365
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $18,700
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,186
Earnings 5yr: $68,859
Debt: $25,099
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,466
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,486
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,912
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,078
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,815
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,333
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,437
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,191
Earnings 5yr: $61,921
Debt: $28,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,349
Earnings 5yr: $45,332
Debt: $29,517
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,326
Earnings 5yr: $45,137
Debt: $28,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,224
Earnings 5yr: $47,485
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$6,079
In-State Tuition$8,675
Out-of-State Tuition$16,094
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
28%
Pell Grants
25%
Take Loans
42%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$48,439
+0% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$48,318
Completion Signals
43%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
66%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,031
Est. Monthly Payment
$141/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
47%
Men53%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
43%
Part-Time Share
19%
Avg Family Income
$53,357
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