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Purdue University Northwest
Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of Purdue University Northwest.

6,548
Students
51%
Women
49%
Men

Student Body

Purdue University Northwest has 6,548 total students. 5,698 are undergraduates and 850 and graduate students.

Undergraduates
5,698
Graduates
850
Total
6,548

The enrollment trend at Purdue Northwest over the past 3 years:

7.0K
6.7K
6.4K
6.2K
5.9K
5.6K
2023
2024
2025

Additional facts about the student body at Purdue Northwest:

15%
Students from out of state
33
States represented
55
Countries represented

Gender

More women than men attend Purdue University Northwest. In the undergraduate class, 51% are women and 49% are men.

Women (51%)
Men (49%)

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at Purdue University Northwest as of 2025.

Hispanic
1,531
Black
654
White
2,736
Asian
186
Native
7
Pacific
3
Multiple
207

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

Yes
State DEI laws

Purdue University Northwest is in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college

DEI laws primarily impact public schools. Knowing this, you may wish to contact Purdue University Northwest to learn more about how these laws can impact your experience at the school.

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