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Purdue University Northwest

country rank  779
world rank  2488

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University Overview

Founded in 2016, Purdue University Northwest is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Hammond (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Indiana. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Purdue University Northwest (PNW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 3 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name
Acronym PNW
Founded 2016 merger between Purdue Calumet (1946) and Purdue North Central (1946)
Colours Black and old gold

University Location

Address 2200 169Th Street
Hammond (population range: 50,000-249,999)
46323-2094 Indiana
United States
T +1 (219) 989 2400
F +1 (219) 989 2581

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
B&S
L&C
M&H
Eng
S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Purdue University Northwest for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 7,500-10,000 US$
(5,500-7,400 Euro)		 2,500-5,000 US$
(1,800-3,700 Euro)
International
students		 15,000-17,500 US$
(11,000-12,900 Euro)		 10,000-12,500 US$
(7,400-9,200 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Purdue University Northwest's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate 50-60%
Admission Office 2200 169th Street
Hammond 46323-2094
+1 (219) 989 2213
(855) 608 4600

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Purdue University Northwest's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 10,000-14,999
Academic Staff 600-699
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Suburban
Religious Affiliation None

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to Purdue University Northwest's Library
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Purdue University Northwest for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission


Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

  • Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
  • Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA)
  • American Chemical Society (ACS)
  • National Council foAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
  • Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA)
  • Applied Science Accreditation Commission (ASAC) of ABET
  • Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE)
  • The Commission on English Language Accreditation (CEA)
  • Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET
  • Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET
  • Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET
  • Indiana Commission on Higher Education (ICHE)

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Purdue University Northwest as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Purdue University System (PUS)
  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
  • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) of NCAA Division II

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Site last updated: Wednesday, 8 May 2019

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