Purdue University--Northwest
#103 in Regional Universities Midwest (tie)
Overview
Purdue University—Northwest is a public institution that was founded in 2016. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,126 (fall 2022), its setting is city, and the campus size is 454 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Purdue University—Northwest's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities Midwest, #103. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,299; out-of-state tuition and fees are $13,096.
Purdue University—Northwest is a public institution that was founded in 2016. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,126 (fall 2022), its setting is city, and the campus size is 454 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Purdue University—Northwest's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities Midwest, #103. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,299; out-of-state tuition and fees are $13,096.
At-a-Glance
Setting
City
In-state tuition and fees
$9,299
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,126
Acceptance Rate
73%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$13,096
In-State Tuition & Fees
$9,299
Room & Board
$9,097(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$10,097
$9,477
$9,477
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$13,096
In-State Tuition & Fees
$9,299
Room & Board
$9,097(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$10,097
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
26%
16:1
44%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Health Professions and Related Programs
40%
N/A
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
17%
N/A
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
8%
N/A
Engineering
7%
N/A
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
5%
N/A
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Students
6,126
Graduate Enrollment
735
Total Enrollment
6,861
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
4,684
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
42%
Minority Enrollment
42%
Minority Enrollment
54%
White
25%
Hispanic
11%
Black
3%
Asian
3%
Two or more races
2%
International
1%
Unknown
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
53+
Sports Teams
5
Fraternities
4
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
26%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
91%
Average Debt at Graduation
$14,107
$54,311
$54,311
Graduation Rate
26%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
91%
Average Debt at Graduation
$14,107
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