Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
8,617 applied, 6,235 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does Purdue University Northwest cost?
$6,223 a year in-state
Out of state: about $14,125 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $16,107.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$6,237
$30,000–$48,000
$1,350
$48,000–$75,000
$2,692
$75,000–$110,000
$9,616
over $110,000
$14,557
Sticker, in-state
$16,107
In-state, with aid
$6,223
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $16,577 a year, against $8,675 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $7,902 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does Purdue University Northwest need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Purdue University Northwest's fall 2027 rule yet. Purdue University Northwest didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is Purdue University Northwest's acceptance rate?
72% for fall 2024: 6,235 of 8,617 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Purdue University Northwest?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 890 to 1140 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Purdue University Northwest cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $2,692 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $16,107.
How much does Purdue University Northwest cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Purdue University Northwest is $16,577 a year, against $8,675 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $6,223 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $7,902 tuition gap gives about $14,125 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Purdue University Northwest's graduation rate?
44% of students finish within six years and 28% within four (IPEDS).
