Overview
Enrollment
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is located in Hammond, Indiana, approximately 25 miles southeast of downtown Chicago along the Illinois-Indiana border. The campus occupies 167 acres in an urban setting, featuring modern academic buildings and research facilities alongside the region's industrial corridor. Operating as one of Purdue University's regional campuses since 2016 after the merger of Purdue Calumet and Purdue North Central, PNW serves as a comprehensive public university with a focus on engineering, nursing, business, and technology programs. The university maintains strong connections with local industry, providing students with internship and research opportunities in Northwest Indiana's manufacturing and healthcare sectors. PNW offers on-campus housing in its two residence halls, and its athletic teams, known as the Pride, compete in NCAA Division II athletics.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Purdue Northwest is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 950/1170 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.19 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Indiana Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $801 |
| Room and Board | $8,215 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,167 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,056 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $801 |
| Room and Board | $8,215 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,167 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,047 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=490805 IPEDS survey data for Purdue University Northwest.
Current students may use the Purdue University Northwest GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024