Purdue University Northwest Admission
Acceptance Rate
72.36%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
18.27%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,139
SAT Scores
1,020
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 8,617 students have applied and 6,235 students have allowed to admit to Purdue University Northwest (Acceptance rate: 72.36%). Purdue Northwest's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 18.27 % where 1,139 students have finally enrolled out of 6,235 admitted students.
Purdue Northwest acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Butler University and Indiana Institute of Technology, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 83.76%).
Purdue Northwest enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 18.73%).
How to Apply to Purdue University Northwest
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Purdue Northwest. Purdue Northwest offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.pnw.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.pnw.edu/admissions/undergraduate/how-to-apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.pnw.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.pnw.edu/financial-aid/cost/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.pnw.edu/dean-of-students/student-resources/veteran-services/educational-benefits/ |
| Athletic | www.pnw.edu/financial-aid/resources/consumer-information/ |
| Disability Service | www.pnw.edu/disability-access-center/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Purdue Northwest and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Purdue University Northwest is 1,020 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Purdue University Northwest is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,190). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue University Northwest | 1,020 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,190 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana | 1,095 | 65 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Purdue University Northwest, 818 students submitted SAT scores (72% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,020 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 450 | 510 | 570 |
| Mathematics | 440 | 510 | 570 |
| Total | 890 | 1,020 | 1,140 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Purdue University Northwest, 38 students submitted ACT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 16 | 22 | 24 |
| English | 16 | 19 | 23 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 21 | 26 |
Purdue Northwest Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Purdue University Northwest. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |