Parents and Guardians Admissions Guide
Welcome parents and guardians!
At PNW, our students are at the center of everything we do. Small class sizes let your student really get to know their professors while hands-on learning opportunities help them graduate career ready.
Choosing a college is an important decision, and we know families play a crucial role in everything from the application process to move-in day. Find resources below to help your student make the right choice for their future!
How to Apply
Step-by-Step
Our detailed guide takes you through our application process for first year and re-entering students.
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Sign up for our parent/guardians communications tool to receive news alerts specific to you and your student. You determine how often you hear from us! This is the best way to stay up to date with information for PNW families.
The Big Picture
PNW is all about high quality education at a cost-effective price.
In-State Tuition
$8,672
1 Year Full-Time Undergraduate
Out-of-State Tuition*
$13,376
1 Year Full-Time Undergraduate
*Figures based on full-time (12 to 18 credit hours) enrollment for fall 2026 and spring 2027.
See PNW’s Official Cost Breakdown
Paying for College
A high-quality yet affordable education that prepares you for the real world is within reach. Scholarships, grants, federal loans and work study are available to help qualifying applicants pay for college.
See For Yourself!
The best way to see what life is like at Purdue University Northwest is to visit campus. Find the opportunity that’s right for you!
The Career Center helped me choose my majors and helped me with interviews and networking. I received multiple interviews and/or offers for internships, including two "Big 4" public accounting firms.
Christina Maldonado
Director of Admissions for Parents, Community and Early Education
219-989-2708
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Already Admitted?
See next steps, from accepting your offer to getting ready for the first day of class!
See the Admitted Student Guide
PNW Graduates in Action
Purdue Northwest offers a pathway to success. Our graduates land with some of the top employers in the nation.
– 95% placement rate for College of Nursing graduates*
– Top industries for PNW grads: Healthcare and Accounting*
– 98% “First Destination” response rate from College of Business graduates*
National Prestige
PNW alumni hold positions in some of the world’s most renowned companies including Microsoft, Amazon and Marriott.
Local Roots
Top local employers of PNW graduates include La Porte Hospital, Michigan City Area Schools and Parkview Health.
Diverse Industries
PNW graduates find careers in thriving industries such as healthcare, manufacturing and education.
Explore Purdue Northwest
Our community of learning has everything your student needs to thrive. From accounting to physics, explore PNW’s 70+ areas of study.
The Purdue University Northwest Police Department operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide security for our campuses.
Students are less than a mile from their classes in the apartment-style housing on PNW’s Hammond campus.
Explore resources, information and tools designed to help your students have the best possible experience at Purdue University Northwest.
Key Dates and Deadlines
Sep 12
PNW Application Fee WaiverPNW will waive the $25 application fee for incoming first-year students from Sept. 1 to 30 as part of Indiana’s annual College GO! initiative,
Sep 30
PNW Graduate Programs ShowcaseAttend the PNW Graduate Programs Showcase to learn about PNW’s Doctoral, Master’s and Certificate programs.
Oct 15
PNW Virtual Graduate Programs ShowcaseAttend the PNW Graduate Programs Showcase to learn about all the PNW gradaute programs, how to apply, life as a grad student at PNW and more! Plus receive an application fee waiver for new applicants only!
Oct 17
Preview PNW (Hammond Campus)Want to learn more about what it’s like to attend Purdue University Northwest? Preview PNW invites prospective students to explore everything PNW has to offer—from academic programs and student life to campus resources and support services.