Purdue University Northwest

Purdue University Northwest is a public four-year institution located in Hammond, Indiana, a large suburban area in the Chicago metropolitan region. The university enrolls 10,438 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 44.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 44% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 68% (IPEDS 2023).

Purdue University Northwest offers a range of associate and bachelor's degree programs in technical and health fields. Programs include Registered Nursing at both the associate and bachelor's levels, Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, Computer and Information Systems Security, Engineering/Industrial Management, and Registered Nursing Administration and Clinical Nursing at the associate level.

Located in Hammond, IN, near the Illinois state line, Purdue University Northwest serves a diverse student population in the Calumet region of northwest Indiana. Its proximity to the Chicago metro area provides students with broad access to employment opportunities in manufacturing, healthcare, and technology industries.