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Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, Indiana · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$48,439

Acceptance Rate

71%

Graduation Rate

44%

Annual Tuition

$8,419

At a Glance

Total Students

5,786

Retention Rate

68%

Faculty Ratio

17

Financial Aid

27%

Median Debt

$21,229

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Purdue University Northwest in Hammond is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 70.6%. The university has a student body of 5,786. The retention rate is 67.7%, and the graduation rate is 44.2%. The in-state tuition is $8,419, and 27.1% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $58,694. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $48,439, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $48,318. The median debt for graduates is $21,229.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$59k

1 YEAR

$48k

5 YEARS

$48k

10 YEARS

Top 38% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Purdue University Northwest graduates earn a median salary of $58,694. However, five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $48,439, and decrease again to $48,318 ten years after graduation. The median debt for graduates is $21,229, and 27.1% of students receive financial aid.

Purdue University Northwest has a student body of 5,786 students, with a 70.6% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 44.2%, and the retention rate is 67.7%. In-state tuition costs $8,419.

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Campus Location

Hammond, Indiana

Hammond, IN 46323

Purdue University Northwest is located in Hammond, Indiana. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Purdue University Northwest has an acceptance rate of 70.6%.