| Type | 4 year, Public |
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| Campus locale | Suburb: Large |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Calendar system | Semester |
| Student body size | Medium |
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| Dormitory capacity | 744 |
| Student to faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Acceptance rate | 76% |
| Students retention rate | 60% |
| On-time graduation rate | 40% |
Located in Hammond, Indiana, PNWU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.
The acceptance rate of 76% indicates that PNWU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.
Purdue University Northwest is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
While the on-time graduation rate at PNWU is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Indiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 49%.
The retention rate of students at PNWU is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Indiana is 66%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at PNWU do not continue their studies after the first year.
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Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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The institution provides on-campus housing
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2021 admitted students
In-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Purdue University Northwest in 2022 for students from Indiana.
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| Indiana's average | $8,887 |
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| National average | $8,573 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Purdue University Northwest in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students
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| Indiana's average | $22,628 |
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| National average | $18,862 |
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 61 of freshman students at Purdue University Northwest received on average $7,048 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Graduation Rate
The following chart shows the graduation rate of Purdue University Northwest students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.
The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.
As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Purdue University Northwest students is 40.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 40.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 39.9%.
40.3%
- asian 57.1% 16 students
- African American 18.1% 30 students
- white 42.9% 363 students
- unknown 43.8% 7 students
- hispanic 41.4% 132 students
- International Students 63.6% 49 students
- Mixed Race 16.7% 10 students
Sport Conferences
- Baseball Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- Basketball Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- Track and Cross Country Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Athletic Associations
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Service Offerings
- On-campus day care for students' children
- Placement services for graduates
- Academic/career counseling services
- Employment services for students
Educational Offerings
- Academic
- Occupational
- Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend/evening classes
- Study abroad
- Teacher certification
- ROTC - Army
Veteran Services
- Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
- Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
- Recognized student veteran organization
- Credit for military training
- Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
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