Purdue University Northwest: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Purdue University Northwest is a public school with 8,915 students enrolled. This school is one of the 2 schools located in Hammond, Indiana.

Academic Offerings

Purdue University Northwest will give you the option to earn an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
66
Purdue University Northwest implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 66 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Engineering, Management, Computer Science, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Purdue University Northwest is relatively low at 64% (below Indiana average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
64%
Bad
The graduation rate at Purdue University Northwest is low: 45%.

Student to faculty ratio at Purdue University Northwest is pretty decent: 15:1. Find out more details about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are slightly high, about $13,800 per year. The additional fees at Purdue University Northwest (not included in tuition costs) are around $800; this comes to $14,600 a year.

Read the details about Purdue University Northwest additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
73%
Doable
According to recent data, 5,670 applications were submitted and 4,129 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Purdue University Northwest in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,000
Medium
Purdue University Northwest provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Purdue University Northwest, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
Purdue University Northwest provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 800 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: roughly $6,000 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Purdue University Northwest. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Purdue University Northwest seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Purdue University Northwest Location and Address

Postal Address:
Purdue University Northwest
2200 169th Street
Hammond, Indiana
46323, USA
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