Purdue University Northwest is a public university with two campuses in Northwest Indiana, located in Hammond and Westville. The university was founded in 2016 as the result of a unification of the former Purdue University Calumet and Purdue University North Central. Purdue Northwest offers more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including 13 associate degrees and 13 doctoral programs. With a focus on student success, the university provides rigorous academic programs, personalized support, and excellent faculty. Additionally, Purdue Northwest has an array of student life opportunities, from student organizations to intramural sports to social activities. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and is committed to its mission of providing an outstanding educational experience for students.
- Address: 2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN 00004-6323
- Phone: (219) 989-2400
- Website: www.pnw.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 9,363
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 20 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $25
- Selectivity: Very Selective
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $7,942 | $14,734 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Room & Board | $7,941 | $7,941 |
| Other | $4,753 | $4,753 |
| Total Cost | $22,136 | $28,928 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 30%
- SAT Range: 960 – 1150
- ACT Range: 19 – 25
Majors
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursin
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Accounting
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 61%
- Part-time: 39%
Student Gender
- Male: 42%
- Female: 58%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 3%
- Black or African American: 10%
- Hispanic / Latino: 21%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 58%
- Two or More Races: 3%
- Unknown: 1%
- Non-resident Alien: 3%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 85%
- 25 and Over: 15%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 86%
- Out-of-State: 14%
- Unknown: 0%