Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a regional campus of the prestigious Purdue University system, located in Hammond, Indiana, within the Chicago metropolitan area. Formed in 2016 through the merger of Purdue University Calumet and Purdue University North Central, PNW serves approximately 9,400 students with more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across engineering, computer science, business, nursing, education, and the sciences. The university's location in northwest Indiana, just 25 miles from downtown Chicago, gives students access to one of the nation's largest and most diverse job markets, with exceptional internship and career placement opportunities. PNW's Pride—represented by Leo the Lion—compete in NAIA athletics. In fall 2024, the university welcomed 585 international students representing 50 nations, a 20% year-over-year increase reflecting the institution's growing global appeal. The Purdue brand carries significant recognition in engineering and technical fields, and PNW graduates benefit from that prestige alongside strong regional employer relationships in northwest Indiana's industrial economy. With accessible in-state tuition and the academic rigor of the Purdue system, PNW delivers exceptional value for students in the greater Chicago region.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
—
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$19601
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $16,094
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
