Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN · Public

Acceptance rate
72%
Average SAT
1,024
ACT midpoint
23
Enrollment
5,671
In-state tuition
$8,675
Out-of-state tuition
$16,094
Avg net price
$6,079
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 890 and 1140 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 23

Popular programs at Purdue University Northwest

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.603
2Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.59
3Communication and Media Studies.57
4Biology, General.53
5Accounting and Related Services.53
6Human Resources Management and Services.51
7Marketing.49
8Mechanical Engineering.48
9Business Administration, Management and Operations.48
10Psychology, General.47
11Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.41
12Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.38
13Computer and Information Sciences, General.34
14Finance and Financial Management Services.34
15Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.31
16Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.27
17Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.25
18Hospitality Administration/Management.22
19Computer Science.21
20Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.21

Showing top 20 of 43 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Purdue University Northwest?

Purdue University Northwest has an acceptance rate of 72% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Purdue University Northwest?

Admitted students at Purdue University Northwest typically score between 890 and 1140 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Purdue University Northwest cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Purdue University Northwest is approximately $6,079 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Purdue University Northwest?

4-year graduation rate data for Purdue University Northwest is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.