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Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, Indiana · Public · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$48,439

Acceptance Rate

71%

Graduation Rate

44%

Annual Tuition

$8,419

At a Glance

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Total Students

5,786

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Retention Rate

68%

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Faculty Ratio

17

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Financial Aid

27%

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Median Debt

$21,229

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Campus Setting

Suburban

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Institution Type

Public

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Purdue University Northwest in Hammond is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 70.6% and a student body of 5,786. The university has a retention rate of 67.7% and a graduation rate of 44.2%. The median debt for graduates is $21,229, and 27.1% of students receive financial aid.

The in-state tuition at Purdue University Northwest is $8,419. Graduates report earnings of $58,694 one year after graduation. Five years after graduation, earnings are $48,439, and ten years after graduation, earnings are $48,318.

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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 of $58,694. However, median earnings decrease to $48,439 five years after graduation and remain nearly unchanged at $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 70.6% acceptance rate and a 44.2% graduation rate. The retention rate is 67.7%, and the in-state tuition is $8,419. The student population is 5,786.

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Campus Location

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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 71%.