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About Purdue University Northwest

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Purdue University Northwest is a public university in Hammond, IN, known for its health sciences focus, engineering and business, and accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 73%, Purdue University Northwest is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,292 students each year. Purdue University Northwest is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 950–1170, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Purdue University Northwest offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $7,014 per year; the sticker price of $27,897 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Purdue University Northwest acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

73%
Overall Accept Rate
1060
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 950 – 1170 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 18 – 24

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Purdue University Northwest

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Essay Strategy
Purdue Northwest draws heavily from the Chicago metro and Northwest Indiana region, so if you have local roots or plan to work in the area after graduation, mention that connection explicitly in your application materials. Admissions sees a lot of regional students and wants to know you have a real reason for choosing PNW over other options.
Application Strategy
PNW has strong engineering and technology programs backed by its Purdue system affiliation, so if you are applying to those colleges, name specific labs, faculty research areas, or industry partnerships in the region that align with your goals. Generic statements about liking engineering will not stand out here.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Purdue University Northwest actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$28k/yr$1.4k
30k-48k~$28k/yr$2.4k
48k-75k~$28k/yr$7.0k
75k-110k~$28k/yr$12.5k
110k+~$28k/yr$13.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

44%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$48k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
5,752
Undergrad Enrollment
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