Applying to Purdue Northwest

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
70.63%	1,030

Purdue University Northwest's acceptance rate is 70.63% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 6,394 students applied and 4,516 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Purdue Northwest.

Purdue Northwest's acceptance rate is the 10th lowest among 46 Indiana colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,030 and the ACT score is 21 at Purdue Northwest. Purdue Northwest's SAT score ranks 28th out of 32 Indiana colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Purdue Northwest, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Purdue University Northwest is 70.63% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 26.40%. 3,414 men and 2,807 women applied to Purdue Northwest and 2,384 men and 2,032 women students were accepted.

Among them, 627 men and 565 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Purdue Northwest.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Purdue Northwest
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	6,394	3,414	2,807	0	0
Admitted	4,516	2,384	2,032	0	0
Enrolled	1,192	627	565	0	0
Acceptance Rate	70.63%	69.83%	72.39%	-	-
Yield	26.40%	26.30%	27.81%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Purdue University Northwest 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 798 students (67% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 61 students (5%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Purdue Northwest.

The median SAT score is 1,030 with 520 SAT EBRW and 510 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 570 and the 25^th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 570 and 25^th percentile is 450 .

The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75^th percentile score of 25 and 25^th percentile score of 16 at Purdue Northwest. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 20.

The SAT and ACT scores at Purdue University Northwest are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Purdue Northwest
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	920	1030	1140
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	470	520	570
SAT Math	450	510	570
ACT Composite	16	21	25
ACT Math	18	21	25
ACT English	16	20	25

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Purdue University Northwest 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,192 first-year students enrolled in Purdue Northwest. The proportion of full-time students is 98.07% and part-time students is 1.93%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 52.60% and women students is 47.40%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Purdue Northwest.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Purdue Northwest
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,192	627	565
Full-time	1,169	610	559
Part-time	23	17	6

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Purdue Northwest. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Purdue University Northwest.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Purdue Northwest Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
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

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $60 for graduate schools of Purdue University Northwest. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Purdue Northwest.

Admission Information for Applying to Purdue Northwest
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$25
Graduate Application Fees	$60
Admission Information	www.pnw.edu/admissions-financial-aid/
Online Application	www.pnw.edu/admissions-financial-aid/undergraduate/how-to-apply
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

Application Requirements

General Admissions Information

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