Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at Purdue University Northwest, we project that on average students will pay $9,755, while the advertised price of attendance is $22,326. That’s a difference of $12,571.
| Year | Net in-state price at Purdue University Northwest | In-state sticker price at Purdue University Northwest | Out-of-state sticker price at Purdue University Northwest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23-24 | $9,755 | $22,326 | $29,527 |
| 22-23 | $9,637 | $22,056 | $29,047 |
| 21-22 | $9,162 | $21,605 | $28,496 |
| 20-21 | $8,472 | $21,307 | $28,099 |
| 19-20 | $10,279 | $23,211 | $29,894 |
| 18-19 | $10,157 | $22,871 | $32,547 |
| 17-18 | $9,747 | $22,547 | $32,094 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Purdue University Northwest this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $15,155, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $4,308. That's a difference of $10,847.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Purdue University Northwest |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $4,308 |
| $30K-$48K | $4,995 |
| $48K-$75K | $10,267 |
| $75K-$110K | $13,974 |
| >$110K | $15,155 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Purdue University Northwest, over the last five years 41% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Purdue University Northwest.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Purdue University Northwest | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 40% | 31% |
| Asian | 52% | 45% |
| Black | 21% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 43% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 28% |
| White | 44% | 50% |
| Multiple races | 31% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 43% | 37% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at Purdue University Northwest, about 66% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Purdue University Northwest has 10,438 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 4-year schools.
About 57% of students are female.
And about 55% of students are white.