Isakson and Roe Act Section 1018
The Office of Financial Aid calculates an estimated cost of attendance for student financial aid applicants based on federal student aid guidance.
Cost of attendance estimates vary based on enrollment level each semester and a variety of other factors and consists of direct costs (expenses paid directly to the school) and indirect costs (expenses incurred while in school).
See PNW’s Official Cost Breakdown
The tables below offer estimated costs for one year — fall 2024 and spring 2025 semesters — for full-time undergraduate students taking 12-18 credit hours per semester.
Veterans residing in a state that borders Indiana may qualify for in-state tuition within three years of their discharge, Per Indiana Code 21-14-14. This is an extension of Isakson and Roe Act Section 1005 which only covers veterans who reside within the state of their institution. For more information contact PNW Veteran Services.
Tuition and Fees
| Residency | Tuition and Fees |
|---|---|
| Indiana | $8,675 |
| Non-Resident | $12,587 |
| International | $19,601 |
Housing and Food
| Living Situation | Room and Board | Transportation |
|---|---|---|
| On Campus | $8,907 | $2,212 |
| Off Campus | $9,333 | $3,023 |
| At Home | $3,392 | $3,023 |
Other Estimated Costs
| Other Expenses | Amount |
|---|---|
| Personal Expenses | $2,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $598 |
| Loan Fees | Based on actual loan fee charged |
The tables below offer estimated costs for one year — fall 2024 and spring 2025 semesters — for full-time graduate students taking 8+ credit hours per semester.
Veterans residing in a state that borders Indiana may qualify for in-state tuition within three years of their discharge, Per Indiana Code 21-14-14. This is an extension of Isakson and Roe Act Section 1005 which only covers veterans who reside within the state of their institution. For more information contact PNW Veteran Services.
Tuition and Fees
| Residency | Tuition and Fees |
|---|---|
| Indiana | $5,619 |
| Non-Resident | $8,260 |
| International | $11,989 |
Housing and Food
| Living Situation | Room and Board | Transportation |
|---|---|---|
| On Campus | $8,907 | $2,212 |
| Off Campus | $9,333 | $3,023 |
| At Home | $3,392 | $3,023 |
Other Estimated Costs
| Other Expenses | Amount |
|---|---|
| Personal Expenses | $2,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $598 |
| Loan Fees | Based on actual loan fee charged |
Amount of Cost Covered by VA Education Benefits
| Benefit | Stipend | Tuition and Fees | Annual Book Stipend | Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter 33 | (Hammond) $1,698 (Westville) $1,458 | 100% | $1000 | Post 9/11 GI Bill® |
| Chapter 30 | $2,438 | 0% | N/A | Montgomery GI Bill® |
| Chapter 1606 | $481 | 0% | N/A | Montgomery (Selective Reserve) |
| Chapter 31 | $724 | 100% | Full Cost | Veteran Readiness and Employment (Voc Rehab) |
| Chapter 35 | $1,536 | 0% | N/A | Dependent Education Assistance (DEA) |
VA Educational Benefits are limited to a monthly stipend and/or payment of mandatory tuition and fees to the University.
Benefits only pay stipends for the months of school attendance reported and these payments are pro-rated for partial (beginning and ending) months.
A beneficiary attending school for the approximate 8 months of the fall and spring semesters will earn approximately that many months of benefit.
- Approximately $13,584 at Hammond or approximately $11,664 at Westville for a 100% eligible Chapter 33 or post 9/11 eligible Chapter 31.
- Approximately $19,504 for Chapter 30.
- Approximant lowest of $12,288 for Chapter 35.
- Approximately $3,848 for Chapter 1606.
Chapter 31 and Chapter 33 benefits offer differing ways to provide funding for books and supplies. Chapter 33 will issue a book stipend prior to each term while chapter 31 provides all funding for books and supplies.
Other benefits such as Chapters 30, 35, and 1606 provide no tuition assistance or assistance with books and supplies.
For further information regarding your specific federal benefit please contact PNW Veteran Services or you may find information on VA.gov.
VA educational benefits provide a monthly stipend dependent on the rate of pursuit and benefit type. These stipends are based on current data and fluctuate by region. For the Fall of 2024, the current calculation for benefits are as shown and based on full-time and resident enrollment in undergraduate or graduate programs. These estimates are based on 100% eligibility.
Amount of Mandatory Tuition and Fees Covered by Indiana Veteran Education Benefits
| Benefit | Percentage Covered |
|---|---|
| Purple Heart Recipient tuition and fee exemption | 100% |
| Child of Disabled Veteran tuition and fee exemption | 20% + the veteran parent’s VA disability percentage (enlisted after 07/2011) 100% (enlisted before 07/2011) |
| National Guard Supplement Grant | 100% after DOD Tuition Assistance (TA) annual 18 credit hour limit |
| Child of Purple Heart Recipient tuition and fee exemption | 100% |
State Benefits are to be applied through Indiana’s ScholarTrack website. The Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s website contains information and other available state benefits. Contact PNW Veteran Services for questions.
Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA)
- The Federal Pell Grant is available to qualifying undergraduate students based on enrollment and your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
- All eligible students are awarded, apply by filing your FAFSA
- Students must begin attendance; awards may change if you change your enrollment prior to the Financial Aid Census
- Awards will not change after the Financial Aid Census in most cases
- Review Important Dates and Deadlines for the Financial Aid Census Date
- The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is available to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need
- Funds are limited, apply early by filing your FAFSA
- Students must receive the Federal Pell Grant to be eligible for FSEOG
- Awards may change if you change your enrollment prior to the Financial Aid Census
- For information regarding student loans go to www.pnw.edu/financial-aid/loans/
Student Debt Amounts
| Metric | 2016-17 | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Undergraduate Students Graduating with Debt | 56.7% | 56.5% | 50.8% | 53.1% | 50.4% |
| Average Total Debt of Undergraduate Students Graduating with Debt | $24,348 | $24,484 | $23,878 | $22,477 | $22,741 |
| Median Total Debt of Undergraduate Students Graduating with Debt | $22,906 | $23,299 | $22,444 | $21,176 | $21,206 |
PNW Retention Rates
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| Fall 2022 to Fall 2023 retention rate | Cohort | Retained | Retention Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Time, First Time Bachelor’s Cohort Retention Rate | 1235 | 821 | 66.48% |
| Part Time, First Time Bachelor’s Cohort Retention Rate | 57 | 21 | 36.84% |
Purdue University Northwest Veteran Services
Purdue Northwest Veteran Services Coordinator is the designate point of contact for veterans and their family members seeking assistance with:
- Academic Counseling.
- Financial Counseling.
- Disability Counseling.
- Other information regarding completing a course of education at Purdue Northwest
PNW Veteran Services can be reached at veterans@pnw.edu or (219)-989-2727.
PNW’s Veteran Services coordinator can be reached at apilota@pnw.edu or (219)-989-2772.
Purdue University Northwest First Destination Report Class of 2023
Outcomes by Level and College
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| Data Set | Total Degrees Awarded | # Surveyed | Responses | Response Rate | Unresolved | Still Looking | Not Seeking Employment/ Education | Employed FT/PT | Continuing Education | US Military Service | Program of Service | Outcome Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Graduates* | 1639 | 1308 | 917 | 74.2% | 391 | 154 | 3 | 705 | 104 | 3 | 1 | 82.1% |
| Bachelor's Graduates | 1327 | 1079 | 798 | 74% | 281 | 126 | 2 | 570 | 96 | 3 | 1 | |
| Master's Graduates | 310 | 228 | 172 | 75.4% | 56 | 28 | 1 | 134 | 8 | 0 | 1 | |
| Doctoral Graduates | 2 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| College of Business | 215 | 206 | 203 | 98.5% | 3 | 19 | 0 | 162 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 81.8% |
| College of Engineering & Sciences | 238 | 155 | 136 | 87.7% | 19 | 41 | 0 | 71 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 68.4% |
| College of Humanities, Education, & Social Sciences | 283 | 181 | 133 | 73.5% | 48 | 31 | 0 | 80 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 76.7% |
| College of Nursing | 480 | 450 | 254 | 56.4% | 196 | 12 | 1 | 214 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 95.3% |
| College of Technology | 111 | 87 | 72 | 82.8% | 15 | 23 | 1 | 43 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 68.1% |
| Graduate Studies | 312 | 229 | 173 | 75.5% | 56 | 28 | 1 | 129 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0.7 |
Extended Time to Degree
| Academic Period | Reporting Campus | Student Count | Bach in 4yrs | 4yr Grad Pct | Bach in 5yrs | 5yr Grad Pct | Bach in 6yrs | 6yr Grad Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2017 | Westville | 296 | 90 | 30.41% | 111 | 37.50% | 120 | 40.54% |
| Fall 2017 | Hammond | 774 | 209 | 27.00% | 314 | 40.57% | 351 | 45.35% |
| Overall - Total | 1,070 | 299 | 27.94% | 425 | 39.72% | 471 | 44.02% |
Transfer Credits
- You can receive college credit for active duty military service. Contact admissions@pnw.edu for details pertaining to your specific situation.
- The Joint Service Transcript (JST) is the official transcript for Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard personnel. It validates and documents the American Council on Education (ACE) recommended college credits for professional military education, training courses and occupational experience of service members and veterans.
- Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcripts show courses/training provided through the Air Force.
- Some National Cryptologic School (NCS) courses are shown on a Joint Services Transcript. However, some NCS courses have not been evaluated by ACE to appear on a JST.
- You may receive college transfer credit for credits earned through exams like the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) general and subject examinations, as well as the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Subject Standardized Tests (DSST exams).
- If you believe a transfer credit is applicable for your degree path you can work with your academic or program department for approval
Any additional requirements including training, experience, or examinations that are required to obtain a license, certification or approval for which the course of education prepares the individual.
Depending on the program, some degree tracks may require a certification test at the conclusion of the program. Programs such as Education offers many different areas to specialize but will require certification test in order to obtain teacher certification. In order to ascertain whether or not your program may have a required certification test, please inquire with the program department.