What Purdue University Northwest costs
Purdue University Northwest charges $8,675 a year in published tuition and fees for Indiana residents, about $4,338 a semester, and $16,094 a year for students from other states, about $8,047 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $15,571 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $8,732 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Purdue University Northwest
For fall 2024, Purdue University Northwest received 8,617 applications and admitted 6,235 students, and 1,139 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 890 and 1140.
What Purdue University Northwest students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Purdue University Northwest (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 214 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 132 |
| Psychology | 77 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 52 |
| Business Administration and Management | 49 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 44 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 42 |
| Computer Science | 41 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Purdue University Northwest
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Chicago State University, Chicago, Illinois: about 12 miles away
- Saint Xavier University, Chicago, Illinois: about 15 miles away
- University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois: about 16 miles away
- Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois: about 19 miles away
- Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, Illinois: about 22 miles away
- Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois: about 22 miles away
Colleges like Purdue University Northwest
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (suburban), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Michigan: 5,989 undergraduates
- University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana: 5,292 undergraduates
- University of Missouri–St Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri: 5,024 undergraduates
- Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio: 6,762 undergraduates
- Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois: 8,750 undergraduates
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Lists that include Purdue University Northwest
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- Smaller Public Universities in the Midwest: 58 Compared
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- Suburban Colleges in the Midwest: 34 Compared
FAQ
What is Purdue University Northwest's acceptance rate? 72.4% for fall 2024: 6,235 of 8,617 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Purdue University Northwest? $8,675 a year for in-state students and $16,094 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Purdue University Northwest? About 5,700 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Purdue University Northwest students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 890–1140.
What is the campus setting at Purdue University Northwest? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.
Sources
- College Navigator: Purdue University Northwest (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Purdue University Northwest