Purdue University Northwest
Public, 4-year
2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323
Quick Facts
5,786
Total Enrollment
71%
Acceptance Rate
44%
Graduation Rate
$48,439
Median Earnings (6yr)
$8,419
In-State Tuition
$8,463
Avg Net Price
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1034
Avg SAT Score
About Purdue University Northwest
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 2200 169th Street |
| City | Hammond, IN |
| ZIP Code | 46323 |
| County | Lake County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Thomas L. Keon (Chancellor)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 5,786 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 52% |
| Male | 48% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 51.6% |
| Black | 11.3% |
| Hispanic | 25.5% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3.5% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 3.1% |
| Unknown | 1.5% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 14.1% |
| Part-Time Students | 20.1% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 470 | 520 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 510 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 | 25 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$8,419
In-State Tuition
$15,620
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,287
Total Cost of Attendance
$8,463
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 28% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 27% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 28% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $21,229 |
| Median Total Debt | $13,031 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $37,716 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 42% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $4,256 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $4,935 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $10,143 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $13,805 |
| $110,001+ | $14,972 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$48,439
6 Years After
$49,368
8 Years After
$48,318
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $29,480 | 75th percentile: $74,539
Earnings by Family Income Background
$41,912
Low Income
$53,064
Middle Income
$53,160
High Income
Student Outcomes
68%
Full-Time Retention
40%
Part-Time Retention
44%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$9,675
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$10,021
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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