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Purdue University Northwest
Purdue University Northwest
HAMMOND, IN . 4 Year 3.6
#836 in Best Colleges in America
2200 169TH ST HAMMOND, IN 46323

Overview

Purdue University Northwest is a public university located in Lake County, Indiana, USA, and is part of the Purdue University system. It offers a diverse range of academic programs from undergraduate to master's degrees, covering fields such as engineering, business, health sciences, humanities, and education. The university is equipped with modern teaching facilities and laboratories, emphasizing the integration of theory and practice, with a focus on career-oriented education and individual student development. It maintains close collaborations with local businesses, government agencies, and communities to provide students with internship, research, and employment opportunities, striving to cultivate graduates with innovative capabilities and a global perspective.

Rankings

  • 90

    #90 in Best Colleges for Information Technology in America

  • 1

    #1 2 in Best Value Colleges in Indiana

  • 94

    #94 in Best Colleges for Nursing in America

  • Best Colleges for Information Technology in America 90 of 293
  • Best Colleges for Nursing in America 94 of 774
  • Best College Dorms in America 254 of 1,363

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • A Value
  • A Diversity
  • B Campus
  • B Athletics
  • C+Party Scene
  • BProfessors
  • C+Location
  • B+Dorms
  • ACampus Food
  • C+Student Life
  • B Safety

Majors

  • Nursing
    581 Graduates
  • Communications
    64 Graduates
  • Biology
    58 Graduates
  • Psychology
    57 Graduates
  • Accounting
    56 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    55 Graduates
  • Mechanical Engineering
    54 Graduates
  • Mechanical Engineering Technician
    53 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    50 Graduates
  • Human Resources
    47 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 63%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    2
  • Online Associates Programs
    1
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    4

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,048
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    80%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    4,687 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    3,357
  • Undergrads Over 25
    21%
  • Pell Grant
    39%
  • Varsity Athletes
    5%

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