Purdue University Northwest
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families who need the lowest possible cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,671 students.
About This School
Purdue University Northwest is a public institution located in Hammond, Indiana with approximately 5,671 undergraduate students enrolled. Purdue University Northwest has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The average net price after financial aid is $6,079 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $43,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a public university with two campuses in Northwest Indiana; its main campus is in Hammond with a branch campus in Westville. It is part of the Purdue University system and offers more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 6,200 students with more than 64,000 alumni.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $8,463/year average net price and $13,031 median debt at graduation, this school is genuinely affordable, making it a reasonable choice for cost-conscious students in the Northwest Indiana region. However, the 44% graduation rate is a real concern — fewer than half of students who start here finish, which is worth taking seriously before committing. Worth considering if you're a local commuter student with a clear plan and financial constraints, but come in with a strategy to stay on track.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 26% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,671 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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