Purdue University Northwest Acceptance Rate
Hammond, Indiana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,394
- Admitted
- 4,516
- Yield
- 26.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 7 years of federal data, Purdue University Northwest's acceptance rate has risen from 34.7% in 2017–18 to 70.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,136 to 6,394 (+55%) over that period.
Its 70.6% rate makes Purdue University Northwest more selective than about 61% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Indiana schools, it is more selective than about 78%.
Purdue University Northwest has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 26.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | 4,136 | 1,434 | 34.7% | 1,125 |
| 2018–19 | 4,849 | 1,507 | 31.1% | 1,172 |
| 2019–20 | 5,670 | 1,620 | 28.6% | 1,235 |
| 2020–21 | 5,301 | 1,605 | 30.3% | 1,099 |
| 2021–22 | 3,642 | 2,781 | 76.4% | 1,067 |
| 2022–23 | 5,670 | 4,129 | 72.8% | 1,292 |
| 2023–24 | 6,394 | 4,516 | 70.6% | 1,192 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,807 | 2,032 | 72.4% |
| Men | 3,414 | 2,384 | 69.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–570 | 67% |
| SAT Math | 450–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–25 | 5% |
How Purdue University Northwest compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Purdue University Northwest's acceptance rate?
Purdue University Northwest's acceptance rate is 70.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,516 admitted of 6,394 applicants).
Is Purdue University Northwest test optional?
Purdue University Northwest is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Purdue University Northwest?
Purdue University Northwest received 6,394 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,516.
What SAT score do you need for Purdue University Northwest?
Admitted students at Purdue University Northwest typically scored 470–570 on SAT Reading/Writing and 450–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Purdue University Northwest getting harder to get into?
Purdue University Northwest has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 34.7% in 2017–18 to 70.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2017–18 to 2023–24. Official site: www.pnw.edu/.