At a glance
Average net price
$6,079
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
42.9%
Admission rate
72%
Undergrad size
5,671
In-state tuition
$8,675
Out-of-state tuition
$16,094
Cost of attendance
$15,571
Median earnings (10y)
$48,318
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,024
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 65.7%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (31%), stem (26%), business (16%).
- STEM26%
- Health31%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts13%
- Social sciences12%
- Trades & services2%
- Health professions30.8%~1,746 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business15.8%~897 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering9.3%~530 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science6.7%~381 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology6.3%~358 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering tech5.9%~335 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication4.3%~242 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~204 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education3.2%~181 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.7%~153 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.3%~130 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~107 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~88 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.4%~79 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences1.3%~74 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~56 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~23 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.3%~19 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 1,085 | $66,599 | $24,552 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 201 | $96,150 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 117 | $38,782 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 110 | $29,482 | $24,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 105 | $40,367 | $25,099 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 101 | $26,983 | $23,929 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 99 | $31,096 | $28,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 91 | $35,277 | $28,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 90 | $63,613 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 86 | — | $25,437 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 80 | $64,537 | $25,250 |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master's | 70 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 70 | $38,201 | $26,486 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 68 | $37,738 | $18,700 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 66 | — | $23,078 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 65 | $43,876 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 64 | $61,724 | $25,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 59 | $33,347 | $29,517 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 59 | $27,986 | $26,500 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | Bachelor's | 55 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 51 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 51 | $68,723 | $26,471 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | $28,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master's | 44 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 40 | $29,781 | $29,169 |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 38 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Master's | 33 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 32 | $65,086 | $25,625 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 32 | $23,523 | $26,279 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 32 | $35,032 | $24,500 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Bachelor's | 29 | $29,193 | $17,750 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 26 | $24,477 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 20 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 19 | $26,888 | $26,649 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Graduate certificate | 18 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Purdue University Northwest
Purdue University Northwest is a large institution located in Hammond, Indiana, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 5,671 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Engineering.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Purdue University Northwest — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $6,079 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $8,675 for in-state students and $16,094 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $15,571 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 42.9%, a average completion outcome. 65.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $48,318 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Purdue University Northwest confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Engineering. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (31% of credentials), stem (26% of credentials), business (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,024. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Hammond, Indiana (suburb), Purdue University Northwest draws students from across Indiana and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Purdue University Northwest
Q.How much does Purdue University Northwest cost?
The average net price at Purdue University Northwest is $6,079 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $15,571.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Purdue University Northwest?
Purdue University Northwest has a 6-year graduation rate of 42.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Purdue University Northwest?
Purdue University Northwest admits 72% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Purdue University Northwest graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Purdue University Northwest graduate earns $48,318 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Purdue University Northwest?
Published tuition is $8,675 in-state and $16,094 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Purdue University Northwest located?
Purdue University Northwest is located in Hammond, Indiana (ZIP 46323).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Purdue University Northwest at their official website.