by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 8,539 undergraduates in 2020, Purdue University Northwest is a public university located in Hammond, Indiana. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Purdue University Northwest offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Purdue University Northwest can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Purdue University Northwest Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Purdue University Northwest Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Purdue University Northwest does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Purdue University Northwest Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Purdue University Northwest for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Purdue University Northwest does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Purdue University Northwest offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 8,539 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,199 (60.9%). Part-time attendance was 3,340 (39.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 5,199 | 3,340 | 8,539 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Purdue University Northwest is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Purdue University Northwest #894 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Purdue University Northwest by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Purdue University Northwest Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Purdue University Northwest, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Purdue University Northwest Athletics