About Purdue University-North Central Campus

Founded in 1946, Purdue University-North Central Campus. is a college. Located in Indiana, which is a city setting in Indiana, the campus itself is Rural. The campus is home to 6,064 full time undergraduate students, and 28 full time graduate students.

The Purdue University-North Central Campus Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 105 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Purdue University-North Central Campus include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate49%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range870-1050
ACT Range19-23

Admissions at PNC are considered More Selective, with ,3% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 14 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

60% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 25% were in the top quarter, and 7% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Purdue University-North Central Campus.

14%
“We”re apathetic”
57%
“We know about current events and vote”
29%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
71%
“Sometimes, but not often”
29%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
33%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
67%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
14%
“It”s not really our thing”
29%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
14%
“Available in class”
29%
“They keep regular office hours”
57%
“They”re always available”
57%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
43%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
14%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
57%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
29%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
29%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
71%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
14%
“We”re apathetic”
57%
“We know about current events and vote”
29%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
71%
“Sometimes, but not often”
29%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
33%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
67%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
14%
“It”s not really our thing”
29%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
14%
“Available in class”
29%
“They keep regular office hours”
57%
“They”re always available”
57%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
43%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
14%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
57%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
29%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
29%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
71%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    7 Students rated on-campus housing 2.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    6 Students rated off-campus housing 4.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    11 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    12 Students rated campus facilities 4.6 stars. 67 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    12 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 67 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    12 Students rated school activities 3.3 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    12 Students rated local services 3.5 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    12 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

Purdue University-North Central Campus REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Purdue University-North Central Campus?

8 Students rated Purdue University-North Central Campus

Shae - 05/08/2020

I have only visited the Westville campus twice. I hope to tour the Hammond Campus in the near future. One major negative, in my opinion, would be that the Hammond Campus offers much more in majors, minors, sports, and overall activities. With me being a marketing major I am not able to take all my classes at my home campus. I have found that the more involved I would like to be, the more I'm having to attend two campuses. I wish there was an easier way for me to be an active college student on the Westville Campus. I hope one day they could have a better variety for their students.

Ellie - 06/24/2019

Purdue University- North Central Campus, now known as Purdue Northwest after a merge with another local Purdue campus, provides opportunities for people like me! I have had 5 surgeries on my left leg and the school has gone out of its way to help me further my education despite my setbacks. Whether it is creating new class times, providing access to all classes, or checking on my safety and progress of my medical achievements. However, I must say that since the merge, the Elementary Education program has not made it easy for me to graduate. They did not “grandfather in” the students who where already there before the merge, making it harder for us to graduate and fulfill the course work. Many of my fellow classmates have had to extend their graduation date and add new classes that were simply renamed. In all, I must say that this college has provided me with the opportunities I needed to fulfill my dream of becoming a teacher. Especially after having to leave Purdue University - Main Campus due to medical issues. This local campus has worked with me and provided me with all the necessary tools to graduate and become the teacher I have always wanted to be!

Lacey - 05/01/2018

My overall opinion of Purdue University-North Central Campus is good. I am currently attending as a dual credit student through Westville High School and they have given us a decent college experience. The class sizes are nice and professors are highly accessible. It's a university close to home that educates well. There are plenty of after school clubs to get involved into and is a very quaint campus.

Amanda - 11/02/2017

I like Purdue North Central. Everyone on the campus is always so helpful. The teachers will help you if you have questions. This faculty wants the students to do well and succeed. They want us to be able to graduate from there and do well in life. The class sizes are not too extremely big either. There is about thirty students in each class, but I am still able to connect with the teacher one on one if I have questions about an assignment.

Purdue University-North Central Campus FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Purdue University-North Central Campus?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Purdue University-North Central Campus is 49%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I were to have the chance to talk to myself during my senior year I would want to teach myself the best way to study. I have never been a person who studies before a test, but during my first year of college i have learned to balance my studing so that i don't have to study all night before a test. Another thing that i would want to tell myself is not to be so afraid. When i stated school i was afraid of what my teachers would be like and if my classmates would accept me. I would tell myself that everyting is going to be just fine and that the other people there would be just as afraid as me with all the same worries.

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  3. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Anyone that is not serious about getting a quality education and are being forced to attend college instead of going to further their education shoul not attend Purdue North Central.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are interesting people who come from all different walks of life and age groups.

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  5. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Purdue North Central is known for having a quality education for less money and having smaller more personal class room sizes. The largest classroom may have 32 students at the very most. The professors take the time out to work with you one on one and actually notice when you are not in class and care about why you are not there.

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    My needs and any issues I may have are quickly responded to. Staff & students are great. I feel they have higher standards than some other area schools (cirriculum is more challenging, more organized & prepared, more professional, better equipped.) Campus is beautiful, great day care center. Makes it easy for a non traditional student like myself to attend classes.

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  7. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I always end up telling all my friends about the close-knit atmosphere. I talk about how it is a small school and how that really helps bring the teachers much closer to the students. Because there are only three buildings and the school does not have as many students as other colleges, the class sizes are much smaller. This gives the teachers a chance to actually take the time to teach one-on-one with a student if they need help. The teachers are so helpful and I couldn't imagine going to a bigger school after being here.

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  8. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The school is some what smaller in size and doesn't offer much in the way of activities on campus. All of the students commute so unless one makes a conscious effort to get to know someone it is difficult.

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  9. What kind of person should attend this school?

    I am a Non- Traditional student there are some like me, however this campus is primarily first time out of high school students. I would say this is every person's school. We have a very diverse teaching staff and many people from different cultures in our classrooms. It is a bigger school with a small town feel, small classrooms and lots of one on one teaching time.

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  10. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    PNC has reputable , caring and community connected professors where a student will gain a quality education and enjoy a regional campus setting on budget.

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  11. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The tuition of this school is super affordable.

    Read all 1 answers

  12. Where is the best place to get work done on campus?

    The library is the best place to get your work done. There are plenty of tables and chairs, and it is very quiet.

    Read all 1 answers

  13. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    That I wish I would have set more money back to help support my son and I.

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

61%

female

39%

male

6,064

Total Undergrad Enrollment

28

Total Grad Students

1%

Out-Of-State

99%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

38

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
5%
% Hispanic/Latino
14%
% White or Caucasian
76%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

81% of students attending Purdue University-North Central Campus receive some sort of financial aid. 40% were awarded federal grants. While 49% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$15,655

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,500

Books and Supplies

$7,380

Room and Board

24,535

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$4,527
$30 - $48K
$5,644
$48 - $75K
$10,113
$75 - $110K
$13,741
$110K & UP
$14,017

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