Purdue University Northwest
- 4 Year
- HAMMOND, IN
CollegeGrad School
Purdue University Northwest
- 4 Year
- HAMMOND, IN
- Rating 3.52 out of 5 1,437 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Valuegrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade B minus
- Party Scenegrade C+
- Professorsgrade B+
- Locationgrade C+
- Dormsgrade B+
- Campus Foodgrade unavailable
- Student Lifegrade C+
- Safetygrade B
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About
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
29%
Application Deadline
August 1
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
No data available
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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%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade 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 responses77%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 103 responses58%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 102 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Nursing782 Graduates
- Business91 Graduates
- Communications82 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering80 Graduates
- Elementary Education77 Graduates
- Biology76 Graduates
- Psychology67 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering Technician63 Graduates
- Accounting61 Graduates
- Electrical Engineering Technician60 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
9
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
3
Online Associates Programs
1
Online Bachelor's Programs
5
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,561 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,545
Undergrads Over 25
14%
Pell Grant
42%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
37%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 102 responsesPoll
56%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 135 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
No data available
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
38%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
No data available
National
83%73%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 55 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Purdue University Northwest Reviews
Rating 3.52 out of 5 1,437 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!
I love how flexible they have been with everything that has gone on the past two years. The advisors are extremely helpful and reliable. Overall, I am really happy with my schooling here even though it was not my first choice through the pandemic. I think everyone should look into this school!