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Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN • public • DII | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
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Acceptance
70.6%
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Grad Rate
44%
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Cost
$16,927 / $23,812

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 8,960 • Total: 10,043
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
2200 169th Street
Hammond, IN
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Website
www.pnw.edu/
Region
Midwest

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 4,060 (45.3%) • Female: 4,900 (54.7%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 308 3.4%
Black/African American 986 11.0%
Hispanic/Latino 2,177 24.3%
White 4,781 53.4%
Two or More Races 303 3.4%
International 253 2.8%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
70.6%
4,516 admitted from 6,394 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 470-570
Math: 450-570
Total: 920-1140
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
16-25
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
—
Application Fee
$30
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
44.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
27.9%
Freshman Retention Rate
68.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
43.9:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$16,927
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$23,812
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $7,259
Out-of-state: $14,144
Room & Board
$598
Books & Supplies
$9,070
Students Receiving Pell Grants
53%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division II
Conference
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Men's Sports (8)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball
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