Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN
Purdue University Northwest is a public university located in Hammond, IN, serving approximately 5,786 students. It has an acceptance rate of 71%.
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Tuition
$8,419
Acceptance
70.63%
Students
6,563
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,419
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,620
Avg On-Campus Living
$9,097
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,070
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
44%
Freshman Retention
68%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
70.63%
SAT range
920 - 1140
ACT range
16 - 25
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
6,563
Undergrads
5,786
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
92
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
28
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.04
Property Rate / 1,000
2.42
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Hammond
Violent Rate / 100k
253
Property Rate / 100k
1,702
Location
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Hammond, IN 46323
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