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Interested in attending Purdue University Northwest?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Purdue University Northwest, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

38
%
Acceptance rate
3.31
Average High School GPA
August 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Purdue University Northwest?

38%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Purdue Northwest accepted 38% of applicants. We classify this as selective.

In the most recent year, 6,398 people applied and 2,449 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1164 / 2905 (40%)
Men
1285 / 3493 (37%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Purdue University Northwest:

100%
84.0
68.0
52.0
36.0
20.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

46%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 46% ended up enrolling at Purdue University Northwest, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Purdue University Northwest by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Purdue Northwest considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Important

  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Purdue University Northwest?

3.31
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Purdue University Northwest as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.31. 15% of freshmen who attended Purdue Northwest were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 36% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
13%
3.75-3.99
14%
3.50-3.74
15%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
16%
2.50-2.99
20%
2.00-2.49
7%

Purdue Northwest is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

67%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

5%

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Purdue University Northwest. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline

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