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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN
2.7Above Average
71%
Open Admissions
44%
Graduation
About Purdue University Northwest
Purdue University Northwest is a public four-year institution located in Hammond, Indiana. With an enrollment of approximately 5,786 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 71%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 44%. Graduates earn a median salary of $48,318 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $8,463 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
71%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
44%
Enrollment
5,786
Total students
Median Earnings
$48,318
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$8,419
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,620
Per year
Average Net Price
$8,463
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
16 – 25
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
450
Median
540
75th
570
200800
ACT Composite
25th
16
Median
23
75th
25
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$15,620/yr
In-State Tuition$8,419/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$8,463/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$33,852
10-Year Earnings
$483,180
ROI Multiple
14.3×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Purdue University Northwest
Student Outcomes
44%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$48k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
5,786
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
