Purdue University Northwest

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,536

3.82% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$7,916

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

72.4%

8,617 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

9,051

55.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

42.9%

481 Graduates

About

Purdue University Northwest is a higher education institution located in Lake County, IN. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Purdue University Northwest were Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (214 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (132 degrees), and General Psychology (77 degrees).

In 2024, 1,544 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Purdue University Northwest. 57.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (803 degrees), 2.68 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (300 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Purdue University Northwest is $7,536, which is $−16,464 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Purdue University Northwest is $7,536, which is $16,464 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,916.

In 2024, 54% of undergraduate students attending Purdue University Northwest received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 25% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,536

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Purdue University Northwest was $7,536. The cost of tuition at Purdue University Northwest is $−16,464 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Purdue University Northwest (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,916

2024 Value

17.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Purdue University Northwest had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,916. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Purdue University Northwest grew by 17.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Purdue University Northwest (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,084

Room and Board

$598

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Purdue University Northwest was of $9,084 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.05% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $598. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 60.1% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Purdue University Northwest (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

54% of undergraduate students at Purdue University Northwest received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.89% with respect to 2023, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Purdue University Northwest (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Purdue University Northwest received 8,617 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 34.8% annual growth. Out of those 8,617 applicants, 6,235 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.4% acceptance rate.

There were 9,051 students enrolled at Purdue University Northwest in 2024. 72% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Purdue University Northwest has an overall enrollment yield of 18.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

6,235

Accepted Out of 8,617

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Purdue University Northwest was 72.4% (6,235 admissions from 8,617 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 70.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 34.8%, while admissions grew by 38.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Purdue University Northwest (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

72%

Submission Percentage (2024)

818

Scores Submitted (2024)

72% of enrolled first-time students at Purdue University Northwest in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Purdue University Northwest had a total enrollment of 9,051 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Purdue University Northwest is 5,041 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,010. This means that 55.7% of students enrolled at Purdue University Northwest are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Purdue University Northwest, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.6% White, 24.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.21% Black or African American, 3.4% Asian, 2.98% Two or More Races, 0.122% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0663% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Purdue University Northwest in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (24.6%), followed by White Female (24.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (4.94%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (3.54%) and White Male (3.29%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

55.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Purdue University Northwest in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,051 students. The full-time enrollment at Purdue University Northwest is 5,041 and the part-time enrollment is 4,010. This means that 55.7% of students enrolled at Purdue University Northwest are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Purdue University Northwest (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Purdue University Northwest was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Purdue University Northwest had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Purdue University Northwest (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,306 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,233 enrolled students
Black or African American
834 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Purdue University Northwest is 47.6% White, 24.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.21% Black or African American, 3.4% Asian, 2.98% Two or More Races, 0.122% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0663% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 498 students (5.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 226 more women than men received degrees from Purdue University Northwest. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest is white (803 degrees awarded). There were 2.68 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (300 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Purdue University Northwest is Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (214 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (132 degrees) and General Psychology (77 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Purdue University Northwest, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (136 degrees awarded), History (24 degrees), and Engineering (140 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Purdue University Northwest are Software developers (555,701 people), Other managers (549,341 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (389,664 people), Civil engineers (319,095 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (246,190 people).

The most specialized majors at Purdue University Northwest in 2024 are Engineering Technologies (136 degrees awarded), History (24 degrees), Engineering (140 degrees), English (28 degrees), and Communications (59 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Purdue University Northwest are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Purdue University Northwest are Engineering Technologies (136 degrees awarded), History (24 degrees), Engineering (140 degrees), English (28 degrees), and Communications (59 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Purdue University Northwest are Computer Systems Design (698,267 people), Elementary & secondary schools (623,624 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (508,011 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (500,166 people), and Construction (415,013 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Purdue University Northwest.

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities

Most Common (2024)

3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Purdue University Northwest was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 3 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Purdue University Northwest according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

659

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

885

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 659 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University Northwest, which is 0.745 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (885).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Purdue University Northwest by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University Northwest in Computer Science, which is 3.88 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 194 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University Northwest in Registered Nursing, which is 7.46 times more than the 26 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 26% of students graduating from Purdue University Northwest completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
803 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
300 degrees awarded
Black or African American
131 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Purdue University Northwest is white (803 degrees awarded). There were 2.68 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (300 degrees).

6.09% of degree recipients (94 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,039 degrees awarded
White Female
1,036 degrees awarded
White Female
1,001 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Purdue University Northwest is white female (1,039 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,036 degrees).

Operations

Purdue University Northwest has an endowment valued at nearly $55.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9M (16.2%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Purdue University Northwest had a total salary expenditure of 148M. Purdue University Northwest employs 69 Associate professors, 62 Professors and 43 Assistant professors. Most academics at Purdue University Northwest are Male Associate professor (43), Male Professor (39), and Female Associate professor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Purdue University Northwest are: Office and Administrative Support, with 111 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 109 employees, and Management with 90 employees.

Endowment

$55.7M

2024 Endowment

7.92%

growth from 2023

Purdue University Northwest has an endowment valued at about $55.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Purdue University Northwest grew 7.92% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.8M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Purdue University Northwest (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$9.45M - Federal
$978k - State
$1.5k - Local

As of 2024, Purdue University Northwest received $9.45M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $978k from state grants and contracts, and $1.5k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$65.3M

2024 Salaries

5.68%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Purdue University Northwest paid a median of $65.3M in salaries, which represents 44.2% of their overall expenditure ($148M) and a 5.68% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.89% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.04% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$20.1M

Instructional Salaries

224

Number of Employees

In 2024, Purdue University Northwest paid a total of $20.1M to 224 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Purdue University Northwest were Office and Administrative Support with 111 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 109 employees, and Management with 90 employees.

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