Why PNW
PNW sits between Chicago’s skyscrapers and Lake Michigan’s sandy shores. Diverse, hardworking, and innovative, we’re where academic excellence meets real-world experience. At PNW, students from next door and students from halfway across the world come together to learn, grow, and connect.
PNW Proud
Mya Bell, ‘24
Human Development and Family Science
“It’s nice to be in a more intimate, smaller setting. It makes me feel like I’m actually a student, not a number.”
David Bolton, ‘24
CommunicationS
“All the faculty members I’ve worked with truly are working for you. They want you to be able to do what you want to do.”
Danielle Turner, ‘23
Computer Information TechnologY
“You can just walk into a club on any day and you’ll feel like you belong, even if you’ve never met those people before.”
Marcos Diaz Gutierrez, ‘22
Applied Mathematics and Statistics
“I was able to build relationships with [professors]. They were very supportive and I don’t feel I would have found this anywhere else.”
Power Onward with Purdue Northwest
At Purdue University Northwest, we go beyond the classroom, walking the extra mile with students to empower confidence and encourage real-world experiences. We push beyond the boundaries of innovation to drive engagement and make an impact in Northwest Indiana and the world at large.
PNW at a Glance
Take a look around. We think you’ll like what you see.
98% Full-Time Freshmen
New students add to our vibrant campus community each fall.
15:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Small class sizes foster individual attention and mentorship opportunities.
Approximately 8,700 Students
We’re bigger than your high school, but not so big that you’re just a number.
70+ Areas of Study
From engineering to education, our six colleges have majors, concentrations and courses to suit every passion.
30 Miles to Chicago
All the perks of a world-class city are just a half hour drive away from PNW’s main Hammond campus.
15 Miles to the Dunes
Enjoy the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan, right by PNW’s Westville branch campus.
50 Countries Represented
Students come from all over the world to study at PNW.
17 NCAA Division II Athletic Teams
We pair high-quality academics with competitive athletics. Suit up or come cheer us on!
68,000+ Alumni
Connect with and get support from our global alumni community.
“I’m on a first-name basis with all of my professors I’ve had at PNW, and I know a lot of my friends who go to bigger schools can’t say the same thing.”
PNW Named Among 2024 Best Midwest Universities by U.S. News & World Report
Purdue University Northwest earned recognitions for several undergraduate programs and social mobility in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 annual Best Colleges rankings.
PNW Graduates in Action
Our graduates land with some of the top employers in the nation.
Diverse Industries
PNW graduates find careers in thriving industries such as healthcare, manufacturing and education.
Local Roots
Top local employers of PNW graduates include La Porte Hospital, Michigan City Area Schools and Parkview Health.
National Prestige
PNW alumni hold positions in some of the world’s most renowned companies including Microsoft, Amazon and Marriott.
Live Here
MODERN ON-CAMPUS HOUSING
Enrich your college experience and make the most of our community by living in PNW’s University Village on the Hammond campus.
Our Favorite Places
Two campuses mean twice as many spots to study, eat, exercise, spend time with friends or just relax. Take a look at a few of our favorites.
A First-Gen Forward institution, Purdue University Northwest is a premier metropolitan university dedicated to empowering transformational change in our students and in our community.
With new Esports Arenas and over 80 student organizations, there is never a dull moment on campus!
Roar Pride! PNW has 20 athletic teams playing at Dowling Park, The Kube and PNW's gyms/fitness centers
With over 15 research centers and institutes students, faculty and staff can collaborate and deepen their understanding of the world around them.
PNW is an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University, an acknowledgment for public research universities with strong evidence of collaboration with public and private sector partners to support economic development, innovation, community development and other areas.
The additions of the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building, the PNW Design Studio, and the Dave Roberts Center for Innovation and Design provide students, faculty and staff with opportunities to work in fully updated, modern facilities.
The Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building provides ample space for hanging out between classes, studying and group projects!
The PNW Design Studio, has a wide variety of equipment for engineering students to use in their projects.
Our Hammond campus offers apartment-style housing with private bedrooms for you and your 750 new best friends.
Our students show off their PNW pride in colorful ways! Pride Stride is an annual favorite among the student body.
Events like our Hispanic Heritage Festival allow students to learn about and celebrate the diversity and richness that other cultures and communities can offer.
Our bell tower is a Hammond Campus landmark that stands between Lawshe Hall, the Student Union Library Building and Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building.
Our scenic Westville Campus is filled with welcoming places to study, eat, exercise, spend time with friends or just relax.