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