2024 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$8,472
Net Price
76%
Admitted
38%
Enrolled
40%
Graduation Rate
15/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Purdue University Northwest
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 8,794. In 2021, there were 78 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #19 in Indiana and ranks #624 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master
Psychology Graduates
78
Total Enrollment
8,794
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for Purdue University Northwest
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Indiana Rank
Combining ranking factors for 45 schools that offer psychology degrees in Indiana, Purdue University Northwest ranks #19.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Purdue University Northwest ranks #624.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Purdue University Northwest offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Marriage and Family Therapy.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA |
| General Psychology | 57 | – |
| Marriage and Family Therapy | – | 9 |
| Social Work | 12 | – |
| Total Graduates | 69 | 9 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 3,642 students applied to the Purdue University Northwest. The university admitted 76% and 38% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Indiana universities is 7,207. On average, all Indiana institutions admit 78% and 26% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Purdue University Northwest students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 60%. Compared to all Indiana four or more years colleges, the percentage is 71%.
The overall graduation rate for Purdue University Northwest is 40%, compared to 58% for all Indiana universities.
Compare PNW to Indiana Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Purdue University Northwest to the average of all Indiana four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
PNW
3,642
Applicants
76%
Percent Admitted
38%
Percent Enrolled
60%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
40%
Graduation Rate
IN Colleges
7,207
Applicants
78%
Percent Admitted
26%
Percent Enrolled
71%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
58%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 289 or 63% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 168 or 37% part-time faculty members employed at Purdue University Northwest. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 250 or 55%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
PNW
15 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
63%
Percent Full-Time
37%
Percent Part-Time
55%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
IN Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
56%
Percent Full-Time
44%
Percent Part-Time
53%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Purdue University Northwest the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $6,977, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,500.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $5,923 and the average cost for graduate fees is $380.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Purdue University Northwest in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Purdue University Northwest | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $7,985 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $4,063 |
| Total Living Expenses | $12,048 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $6,977 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,500 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $20,525 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $5,923 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $380 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $6,303 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Purdue University Northwest is $8,472. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Purdue University Northwest presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $6,775 | $4,972 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $8,608 | $6,763 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $12,829 | $10,709 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $16,690 | $14,834 |
| $110,001 and more | $17,408 | $15,340 |
Compare Purdue University Northwest to all Indiana universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
PNW
$20,525
Cost to Attend
$6,290
Average Financial Aid
80%
Percent Receiving Aid
$8,472
Net Price
IN Colleges
$38,729
Cost to Attend
$17,548
Average Financial Aid
93%
Percent Receiving Aid
$17,333
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 836 or 80%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 4,321 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $6,290.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 4,321 | $6,290 |
| Pell Grants | 2,623 | $4,122 |
| Federal Student Loans | 2,704 | $6,415 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Purdue University Northwest to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
PNW
4,321
Grant or Scholarship Aid
45%
Grants or Scholarships
2,623
Number of Pell Grants
27%
Pell Grants
2,704
Federal Student Loans
28%
Federal Student Loans
IN Colleges
4,881
Grant or Scholarship Aid
51%
Grants or Scholarships
2,153
Number of Pell Grants
23%
Pell Grants
2,532
Federal Student Loans
26%
Federal Student Loans
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