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Purdue University Northwest
Hammond,
IN
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate73%
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About Purdue University Northwest
Purdue University Northwest is a public, state university in the city of Hammond, Indiana. Purdue University Northwest was founded in 2016. The college enrolls around 12,987 students per year, including 6,126 undergrads.
Purdue University Northwest Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Purdue University Northwest. In 2022, Purdue University Northwest accepted 73% of applicants. In 2022, 4,129 out of 5,670 total applicants were accepted.
| Purdue University Northwest Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 73% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.2 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 50% |
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Purdue University Northwest is located in the city of Hammond, Indiana, near Chicago.
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College Info
Purdue University Northwest Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Purdue University Northwest is Aug 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Purdue University Northwest is Aug 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Purdue University Northwest SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
470 - 580
Reading SAT Range
480 - 590
Purdue University Northwest Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$16,390
In State$20,076
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,374
$11,060
Fees
$801
$801
Housing
$8,215
$8,215
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Purdue University Northwest is like? There are approximately 12,987 students enrolled at Purdue University Northwest, including 6,126 undergraduate students and 6,861 graduate students. 77% percent of students attend school full-time, 85% percent are from IN and 15% percent of students are from other states.
77%
Full Time23%
Part Time85%
In State15%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
12,987
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
73%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 1
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