Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN · public

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Admissions

Admit rate70.6%
Applicants
Middle-50% SAT920–1140
Middle-50% ACT16–25
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$8,463
Grad rate44%
Median earnings (10 yr)$48,318
Sourcescorecard_bulk · 2025

Application requirements

Regular / RollingRolling
Application fee$25 (US) · $25 (intl)
Personal essayNot required
Test policyflexible

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.

  1. How will opportunities at Purdue support your interests, both in and out of the classroom? (Respond in 250 words or fewer.)
  2. 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).