Purdue University Northwest Indiana

Regional public university in Hammond, Indiana, emphasizing health professions with accessible admissions and low tuition.

College statistics

Address:
2200 169th Street
Hammond, IN
46323
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.pnw.edu/
Setting:
Suburb
Research Activity Tier:
Research Colleges and Universities
Economic Mobility Index:
Not Classified in SAEC
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Health Professions and Related Programs

Purdue University Northwest is a public four-year institution in Hammond, Indiana, serving the broader region as a comprehensive regional campus. The university focuses on health professions and related programs, combining liberal arts coursework with professional training. With 8,679 students enrolled, it functions as both a community-focused institution and part of the Purdue University system.

Annual in-state tuition is $7,536, and out-of-state tuition is $14,683, with total cost of attendance at $13,959 for Indiana residents and $21,106 for students from other states. Room and board runs $6,423 per year. The university admits approximately 71% of applicants, making admissions accessible to a broad range of students.

Students here typically have SAT scores around 570 for reading and math (75th percentile) or an ACT composite score of 25 (75th percentile). The university is well-suited for working adults, commuter students, and those seeking health-related degrees at a lower cost than many comparable institutions. For more information, visit www.pnw.edu/