Avg Earnings (5yr)
$48,439
Acceptance Rate
71%
Graduation Rate
44%
Annual Tuition
$8,419
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Purdue University Northwest earn a median of $48,318 ten years after entry — 11% below the national median. Acceptance rate 70.6%, average SAT score 1024, in-state 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
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,024
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
450–570
SAT Math (middle 50%)
440–570
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
16–24
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
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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