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Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN · Public · 5,671 students

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$48k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
72%Acceptance Rate
43%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)42.9%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)25.7%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate65.7%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students43.0%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1024
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
23
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Health Sciences30.8%
Business & Marketing15.8%
Engineering9.3%
Computer Science6.7%
Psychology6.3%
Communications4.3%
Biological Sciences3.6%
Education3.2%
Humanities2.7%
History1.4%
Social Sciences1.3%
Mathematics0.3%

Faculty & Resources

$10k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$10k
Instructional Spend per Student
$56M
Total Endowment

Purdue University Northwest — Academics

Purdue University Northwest has a graduation rate of 42.9%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 65.7%, meaning most students continue their studies after the first year.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1024, and the ACT midpoint is 23. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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