About Purdue University NorthwestPurdue University Northwest (PNW) is part of the internationally respected Purdue University system. Purdue University Northwest offers world-class educational opportunities at an excellent value on two culturally diverse, student-centered campuses located in Northwest Indiana and in easy driving distance to Chicago, Illinois. Its Hammond neighborhood location consists of 23 buildings on 172-acres while the wooded location of Westville has 11 buildings on 269-acres. Purdue University Northwest is the fifth largest public university in Indiana, with more than 15,000 students, ranging in age from 14-71, offering nearly 70 programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels in engineering; technologies; the liberal arts; natural, behavioral and social sciences; and professional programs of nursing, management/business, and education. The institution is distinguished by opportunities for experiential learning, undergraduate research, and one-to-one relationships between students and faculty members.Purdue University Northwest, in the land grant tradition of learning, discovery and engagement, provides high quality, affordable undergraduate and graduate education to students of Northwest Indiana and beyond. We create a welcoming environment that promotes critical inquiry through experiential learning, faculty scholarship, civic engagement and community partnerships.Purdue University Northwest accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, will be the institution of choice in Northwest Indiana and beyond as the center for education, innovation, economic development and culture.Based on fall 2016 data, over 80% of Purdue University Northwest students are residents. 60% of the student population is female while 30% are minority students, including Hispanic enrollees which comprise of some 15% of the total body. About a third of the Graduate level attend full time while just under half of the Undergraduate level are enrolled as full-time students. Purdue University Northwest employs a little over 1,700 faculty and staff having a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The retention rate for the full-time, first-time bachelor's degree seeking Undergraduates who entered in fall of 2015 and returned fall of 2016 was 61%. The 6 year graduation rate for the 2010 entering cohort was 28%.Purdue University Northwest Athletics will begin competition as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division II (NCAA II) and the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) during the 2017-18 athletic year in its 13 athletic programs of baseball, softball, basketball, golf, soccer, tennis, cross country and woman's volleyball. Purdue University Northwest promotes global citizenship, through learning, interconnectedness, strong stewardship and focusing on improving social outcomes. Fosters a culture that supports growth and success for students, faculty and staff creating a welcoming, collegial environment that celebrates diversity. The university promotes growth and mutual success through developing and leveraging partnerships throughout the area.

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