Purdue University Northwest
- 4 Year
- HAMMOND, IN
CollegeGrad School
Purdue University Northwest
- grade BOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- HAMMOND, IN
- Rating 3.55 out of 5 1,482 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade B+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade B minus
- Party Scenegrade C+
- Professorsgrade B
- Locationgrade B minus
- Dormsgrade B+
- Campus Foodgrade unavailable
- Student Lifegrade B minus
- Safetygrade B
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
From Purdue University Northwest
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a premier metropolitan university dedicated to empowering transformational change in our students and in our community.
Diverse, hard-working and innovative, Purdue University Northwest is where academic excellence meets real-world experience. Sitting between Chicago’s skyscrapers and Lake Michigan’s sandy shores, we bring together students from next door and those from halfway across the world to learn, grow, and excel.
PNW proudly competes as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (GLIAC) in NCAA Division II. Click below to learn more.
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Purdue University Northwest Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
63%
SAT Range
960-1150
ACT Range
19-25
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
No
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into PNW?
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Cost
Net Price
$10,279 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,736 / 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
20:1
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. 105 responses58%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 104 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Nursing655 Graduates
- Elementary Education77 Graduates
- Biology76 Graduates
- Accounting71 Graduates
- Communications69 Graduates
- Marketing63 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering Technician63 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering62 Graduates
- Psychology56 Graduates
- Hospitality and Tourism Management55 Graduates
The Westville Experience
Located just 15 miles from Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW’s rural branch campus is a great place to start your journey to a degree—or to complete some of Purdue University Northwest’s most popular programs. Explore how you can enjoy hands-on learning and connecting with professors who care, all in a beautiful 250+ acre setting.
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,199 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,340
Undergrads Over 25
24%
Pell Grant
42%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
38%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 104 responsesPoll
56%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 137 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
No data available
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
42%
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 responsesPurdue University Northwest Reviews
Rating 3.55 out of 5 1,482 reviews
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Even though I am currently a sophomore transitioning into a junior student at Purdue University Northwest this upcoming school year, I can already confidently say that my time at Purdue University Northwest has been one of the most delightful educational experiences I've ever had since elementary school. The environment created by both the general student body AND the professors allowed me to easily adapt and, therefore, get along with everybody, leading to a very digestible, excellent learning experience as a result! In addition, help and aide is just around the corner whenever I have any questions, concerns, and/or comments. Purdue University Northwest is truly an excellent choice for anyone looking for secondary education in the state of Indiana, especially in the Lake County!
Transferring from Purdue University in Lafayette to PNW was a welcomed transition. The classes are small and allow plenty of opportunities for students to easily build meaningful connections with the professors available! Because the campus is much smaller, students have a greater responsibility to make the most out of the smaller pool of resources available. The campus is a rising HSI and has immense potential to further its diversity. PNW is affordable, close to home, and an ideal campus to attend in the NWI region for incoming freshman. To most it may not be anything special, but for me, the professors, programs, and memories I made there make it the best :)
Purdue University Northwest is a public university located in Indiana known for its Top-Notch academic programs, especially fields like Engineering and Technology, The best thing about going to Purdue Northwest is the wide assortment of alternatives that the school gives!
Purdue University location makes it the perfect place for students seeking a healthy balance of serenity and vibrancy in their college community.
Purdue University location makes it the perfect place for students seeking a healthy balance of serenity and vibrancy in their college community.