Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN · public
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 70.6% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 920–1140 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 16–25 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $8,463 |
| Grad rate | 44% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $48,318 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Regular / Rolling | Rolling |
| Application fee | $25 (US) · $25 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Not required |
| Test policy | flexible |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~250 words each.
- How will opportunities at Purdue support your interests, both in and out of the classroom? (Respond in 250 words or fewer.)
- Briefly discuss your reasons for choosing your major and your interest in studying at this campus location (Indianapolis or West Lafayette) (Respond in 250 words or fewer)
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).