School Summary

Purdue University Northwest


General Information:

Founded in 2016, Purdue University Northwest is seated on 748 acres located in Lake county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 17:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 1720. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

2200 169th Street

Hammond, IN
46323
For more information call: 219 989-2400. This school has a website at https://www.pnw.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.pnw.edu/apply-now/


Application Deadline: August
Application Fee: $25
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Required Tests: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $8,675.00 $12,587.00
Room and Board $8,907.00 $8,907.00
Fees $852.00 $852.00
Total $18,434.00 $22,346.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.pnw.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, English as a Second Language program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.


Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 2% 3%
600-699 16% 15%
500-599 45% 43%
400-499 31% 30%
300-399 6% 9%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 7%
24-29 32%
18-23 37%
12-17 24%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 15%
11-25% 24.00%
26-50% 37.00%
Under 50% 24.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Bowling, Basketball, Ice hockey

Bowling, Basketball


Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 2,777
Female 3,052
Total 5,829


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 3,089
Female 3,517
Total 6,606

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 3%
African American 11%
Hispanic 25%
Native American 0%
White 52%
Other 8%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 85%
At Least 25 Years Old 15%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 84%
Out Of State 16%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 13%
Live Off Campus 87%


Welcome Rally, Roaring Loud Concert, MANE Event

Women in Business, Indian Student Association, Finance and Accounting Club, Fine Arts Club, Spanish Club


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 19.0701                                           Human Development and Family Studies, General
  • 16.0101                                           Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 15.1501                                           Engineering/Industrial Management
  • 11.0103                                           Information Technology
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 40.0101                                           Physical Sciences, General
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 11.0803                                           Computer Graphics
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 14.0901                                           Computer Engineering, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 52.1001                                           Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • 52.0701                                           Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 15.0303                                           Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.0403                                           Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.0805                                           Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.1001                                           Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 11.0501                                           Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
  • 11.1003                                           Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • 51.1005                                           Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 43.0107                                           Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 52.0901                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 30.1701                                           Behavioral Sciences
  • 52.1399                                           Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
  • 15.0899                                           Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • 51.3899                                           Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
  • 19.0000                                           Work and Family Studies

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.