CollegeGrad School
- AcademicsB+
- ValueB-
- DiversityA-
- CampusB-
- AthleticsA
- Party SceneC+
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationC+
- DormsB+
- Campus FoodNG
- Student LifeB-
- SafetyB
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Purdue University Northwest Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Purdue University Northwest Admissions
Acceptance Rate
31%
SAT Range
980-1160
ACT Range
18-24
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost
Net Price
$10,157/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,253/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
82%
Academics
Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 78%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.80 responses
- 77%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.100 responses
- 58%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.99 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Nursing
649 GraduatesBusiness
126 GraduatesPsychology
96 GraduatesElementary Education
91 GraduatesElectrical Engineering Technician
74 GraduatesCommunications
73 GraduatesMechanical Engineering
70 GraduatesBiology
67 GraduatesAccounting
61 GraduatesHospitality and Tourism Management
57 Graduates
Online
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,806Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,767
Undergrads Over 25
16%
Pell Grant
42%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 36%
- of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.99 responses
Poll
- 57%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.132 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
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National
$33,028Graduation Rate
38%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
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National
83%- 73%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.55 responses
Purdue University Northwest Reviews
1,420 reviews
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I enjoy the overall experience of college. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is unfortunate that I cannot interact with the students as much as I would like. As a freshman, it is important to make connections, but it is not very safe at this time.
I like the Professors, who helped me so much during the semester,
I also like the campus itself, with beautiful plants outside, and nice study areas inside.
What could be changed is the nice staff and lower-priced food; I have encountered faculty members who are not very pleasant, and that is disappointing for a first-year student. I understand that people have bad days (I have many), but working in a field where you are interacting with other people lends itself to at least being pleasant. Also, money for college students is hard to come by as is, and lower-priced food would be beneficial. A nitpick, but important.
In closing, I feel that this school is a great campus, and I am looking forward to completing my work here!
I like the Professors, who helped me so much during the semester,
I also like the campus itself, with beautiful plants outside, and nice study areas inside.
What could be changed is the nice staff and lower-priced food; I have encountered faculty members who are not very pleasant, and that is disappointing for a first-year student. I understand that people have bad days (I have many), but working in a field where you are interacting with other people lends itself to at least being pleasant. Also, money for college students is hard to come by as is, and lower-priced food would be beneficial. A nitpick, but important.
In closing, I feel that this school is a great campus, and I am looking forward to completing my work here!
I wouldn’t choose another university to obtain my elementary education degree. Purdue has become my dream school since i was a little kid, it’s been in the family. The staff is amazing, their professors guide you in ways for you to succeed and become one of the best teachers you can be in the future. I am a sophomore at purdue, i’ve been to other universities but they don’t compare to Purdue when it comes down to getting the knowledge to become a future teacher in this generation. With this pandemic, it hasn’t been easy but the professors and school system has shown us that is it possible. I am grateful for my years at PNW and i can’t wait to continue my last two years as a boilermaker!
PNW was overall a great college, especially for the price and vast amount of degrees offered! The local area was really the only downfall - not too much for college students to do. But that is just a minor criticism considering that everything else about this campus exceeded my expectations.