Purdue University Northwest

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.