Public · Hammond, Indiana

Purdue University Northwest

Suburban campus · 5,671 undergraduates · 17 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate: 72%
ACT middle 50%: 16–24
Average net price: $6,079; per year, after grants
6-year graduation: 43%

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What Purdue University Northwest costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000: $1,432
$30,001 – $48,000: $2,428
$48,001 – $75,000: $7,026
$75,001 – $110,000: $12,452
Over $110,000: $13,645

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker): $15,571
Tuition, in-state: $8,675
Tuition, out-of-state: $16,094
First-years given a grant by the school: 74%
Average grant from the school: $2,360
Median debt at graduation: $21,229
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Admissions

Acceptance rate: 72%
SAT middle 50%: 890–1140
ACT middle 50%: 16–24
Test scores: Considered, not required
First-year retention: 67%

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