More selective than 77% of Indiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
67% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 5% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose PNW over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
PNW SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, PNW is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 450 | 570 |
| SAT math | 440 | 570 |
| ACT composite | 16 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 890 | 1140 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
PNW admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 72% | 450–570 | 440–570 | 16–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 71% | 470–570 | 450–570 | 16–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is PNW compared with other Indiana colleges?
PNW has the 10th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Indiana University-East | 67% | 40% | $8,134 |
| 7 | Franklin College | 70% | 60% | $22,855 |
| 8 | Indiana Institute of Technology | 70% | 48% | $23,206 |
| 9 | Manchester University | 71% | 46% | $18,805 |
| 10 | Purdue University Northwest | 72% | 43% | $6,079 |
| 11 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | 72% | 47% | $31,872 |
| 12 | Earlham College | 73% | 69% | $24,714 |
| 13 | Indiana University-Northwest | 73% | 37% | $5,130 |
| 14 | Taylor University | 74% | 74% | $24,865 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Indiana colleges →
Who enrolls at PNW
College Scorecard; IPEDS
PNW admissions questions
What is the PNW acceptance rate?
Purdue University Northwest accepts 72% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,516 of 6,394 applicants were admitted.
Does PNW require the SAT or ACT?
Purdue University Northwest considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 67% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for PNW?
The middle 50% of Purdue University Northwest enrolled first-year students scored 890–1140 on the SAT and 16–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at PNW?
26% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,192 of 4,516).
Is PNW getting harder to get into?
Purdue University Northwest accepted 72% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 71% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Purdue University Northwest overview