Purdue University Northwest
PublicHammond, IN
Purdue University Northwest is a public mid-sized school in Hammond, IN, enrolling about 5,671 undergraduates. Purdue University Northwest is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 72%. Engineering graduates, especially in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $96,206/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
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Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Purdue University Northwest's acceptance rate?
Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, IN admits approximately 72% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Purdue University Northwest?
Admitted students at Purdue University Northwest typically score between 890–1140 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Purdue University Northwest?
Admitted students at Purdue University Northwest typically score between 16–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Purdue University Northwest cost?
Purdue University Northwest's total cost of attendance is reported at $15,571 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Purdue University Northwest require students to live on campus?
No -- Purdue University Northwest doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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