Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$8.4k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN
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?
Sticker price$17,516
Net price (after aid)$8,463
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$4,256
$30k – $48k$4,935
$48k – $75k$10,143
$75k – $110k$13,805
$110k+$14,972
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$48,318
Median debt at graduation$21,229
Est. monthly loan payment$225
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants28%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans27%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
44%
Freshman Retention
68%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$8.5k below avg
Out-of-state value
$15.6k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$8.4k
below avg
Out-of-state
$15.6k
below avg
Net price
$8.5k
below avg
Pell
28%
Median debt
$21.2k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$48.3k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeBusiness
Programs (29)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Data ScienceArtificial IntelligenceWeb Development
Education
Special EducationSecondary Education
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Arts & Humanities
English LiteratureHistory
Admissions
Acceptance rate
71%
SAT range
920 - 1140
ACT range
16 - 25
Campus & Student Life
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About Purdue University Northwest
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- Where is Purdue University Northwest located?
- Purdue University Northwest is located in Hammond, IN, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Purdue University Northwest?
- Purdue University Northwest is a public university based in IN. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Purdue University Northwest?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Purdue University Northwest is approximately 71%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Purdue University Northwest?
- Purdue University Northwest's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,419 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Purdue University Northwest?
- Purdue University Northwest reports total enrollment of approximately 6,563 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Purdue University Northwest?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Purdue University Northwest.
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