Purdue University Northwest

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,038

0.874% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$9,162

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

72.8%

5,670 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

8,911

56% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

44.4%

534 Graduates

About

Purdue University Northwest is a higher education institution located in Lake County, IN. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Purdue University Northwest were Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (484 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (119 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (54 degrees).

In 2022, 1,940 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Purdue University Northwest. 63.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,100 degrees), 2.72 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (405 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Purdue University Northwest is $7,038, which is $−16,958 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Purdue University Northwest was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2232 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Purdue University Northwest is $7,038, which is $16,958 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,162.

In 2022, 52% of undergraduate students attending Purdue University Northwest received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,038

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Purdue University Northwest was $7,038. The cost of tuition at Purdue University Northwest is $−16,958 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Purdue University Northwest (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,162

2022 Value

8.14%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Purdue University Northwest had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,162. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Purdue University Northwest grew by 8.14%.

This chart compares the average net price of Purdue University Northwest (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,003

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Purdue University Northwest was of $8,003 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.54% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Purdue University Northwest (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at Purdue University Northwest received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 1.96% with respect to 2021, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Purdue University Northwest (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Purdue University Northwest was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2232 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Purdue University Northwest received 5,670 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 55.7% annual growth. Out of those 5,670 applicants, 4,129 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.8% acceptance rate.

There were 8,911 students enrolled at Purdue University Northwest in 2022. 50% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Purdue University Northwest has an overall enrollment yield of 31.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

4,129

Accepted Out of 5,670

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Purdue University Northwest was 72.8% (4,129 admissions from 5,670 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 76.4%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 55.7%, while admissions grew by 48.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Purdue University Northwest (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

50%

Submission Percentage (2022)

648

Scores Submitted (2022)

50% of enrolled first-time students at Purdue University Northwest in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Purdue University Northwest had a total enrollment of 8,911 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Purdue University Northwest is 4,991 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,920. This means that 56% of students enrolled at Purdue University Northwest are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Purdue University Northwest, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.4% White, 23.5% Hispanic or Latino, 9.26% Black or African American, 3.42% Asian, 3.32% Two or More Races, 0.112% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.101% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Purdue University Northwest in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.9%), followed by White Male (26.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (13.2%), followed by White Male (11%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.98%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Purdue University Northwest in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,911 students. The full-time enrollment at Purdue University Northwest is 4,991 and the part-time enrollment is 3,920. This means that 56% of students enrolled at Purdue University Northwest are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Purdue University Northwest (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Purdue University Northwest was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Purdue University Northwest had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Purdue University Northwest (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
4,936 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,092 enrolled students
Black or African American
825 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Purdue University Northwest is 55.4% White, 23.5% Hispanic or Latino, 9.26% Black or African American, 3.42% Asian, 3.32% Two or More Races, 0.112% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.101% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 97 students (1.09%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 512 more women than men received degrees from Purdue University Northwest. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Purdue University Northwest is white (1,100 degrees awarded). There were 2.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (405 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Purdue University Northwest is Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (484 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (119 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (54 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Purdue University Northwest, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (160 degrees awarded), Engineering (154 degrees), and Health (756 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Purdue University Northwest are Registered nurses (1,426,896 people), Software developers (479,273 people), Other managers (472,560 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (363,316 people), and Civil engineers (286,164 people).

The most specialized majors at Purdue University Northwest in 2022 are Engineering Technologies (160 degrees awarded), Engineering (154 degrees), Health (756 degrees), History (21 degrees), and English (25 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Purdue University Northwest are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Purdue University Northwest are Engineering Technologies (160 degrees awarded), Engineering (154 degrees), Health (756 degrees), History (21 degrees), and English (25 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Purdue University Northwest are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,624,803 people), Elementary & secondary schools (645,646 people), Computer Systems Design (574,617 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (497,488 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (454,915 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Purdue University Northwest.

Most Common (2022)

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
484 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
119 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
54 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Purdue University Northwest was Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing with 484 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Purdue University Northwest according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

714

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,226

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 714 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University Northwest, which is 0.582 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,226).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Purdue University Northwest by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University Northwest in Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing, which is 0.163 times less than the 416 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 416 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University Northwest in Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing, which is 6.12 times more than the 68 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 22% of students graduating from Purdue University Northwest completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Purdue University Northwest is Male and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.375% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,100 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
405 degrees awarded
Black or African American
172 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Purdue University Northwest is white (1,100 degrees awarded). There were 2.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (405 degrees).

1.29% of degree recipients (25 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
710 degrees awarded
White Male
390 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
260 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Purdue University Northwest is white female (710 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (390 degrees).

Operations

Purdue University Northwest has an endowment valued at nearly $51.2M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 800k (1.56%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Purdue University Northwest had a total salary expenditure of 150M. Purdue University Northwest employs 85 Associate professors, 60 Professors and 36 Assistant professors. Most academics at Purdue University Northwest are Male Associate professor (53), Male Professor (40), and Female Associate professor (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Purdue University Northwest are: Office and Administrative Support, with 100 employees, Management, with 96 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 85 employees.

Endowment

$51.2M

2022 Endowment

5.69%

decline from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at Purdue University Northwest (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$8.05M - Federal
$855k - State
$10k - Local

As of 2022, Purdue University Northwest received $8.05M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $855k from state grants and contracts, and $10k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$60.1M

2022 Salaries

2.04%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Purdue University Northwest paid a median of $60.1M in salaries, which represents 40.1% of their overall expenditure ($150M) and a 2.04% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 16.4% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.93% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$18.9M

Instructional Salaries

233

Number of Employees

In 2022, Purdue University Northwest paid a total of $18.9M to 233 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

85 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

100 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Purdue University Northwest were Associate professor with 85 employees, Professor with 60 employees, and Assistant professor with 36 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Purdue University Northwest were Office and Administrative Support with 100 employees, Management with 96 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 85 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Purdue University Northwest was Male Associate professor with 53 employees, Male Professor with 40 employees, and Female Associate professor with 32 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Purdue University Northwest.

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