Hammond, IN
Roughly 71 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 42 percentage points since 2019, from 29% to 71% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,670 | 1,620 | 1,235 | 29% |
| 2020 | 5,301 | 3,324 | 1,099 | 63% |
| 2021 | 3,642 | 2,781 | 1,067 | 76% |
| 2022 | 5,670 | 4,129 | 1,292 | 73% |
| 2023 | 6,394 | 4,516 | 1,192 | 71% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,032 of 2,807 women and 2,384 of 3,414 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Purdue University Northwest has an acceptance rate of 71% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 4,516 of 6,394 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 71 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
6,394 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,192 enrolled.
No. Purdue University Northwest is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 42 percentage points since 2019, from 29% to 71% — it has become less selective.