Purdue University Northwest Demographics & Diversity Overview

42%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
0%
International
26
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Purdue University Northwest has a diverse student body with 42% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
57.0%(4,577)
Hispanic
25.1%(2,013)
African American
9.7%(780)
Asian
3.4%(277)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(10)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(8)
Two or More Races
3.5%(283)
Unknown
1.0%(83)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color42%
Total Enrollment8,911
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Purdue University Northwest offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Purdue University Northwest has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.2%(3,611)
Women
55.8%(4,565)

Gender Statistics

Men3,611

41% of total enrollment

Women4,565

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Purdue University Northwest serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 45% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
23.7%(1,938)
18-19
25.5%(2,085)
20-21
19.4%(1,589)
22-24
15.2%(1,240)
25+
16.2%(1,321)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.0%(15)
22-24
24.8%(182)
25+
73.2%(538)

Age Diversity Insights

45%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

8%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Purdue University Northwest attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 91% in-state residents, 9% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
90.9%(1,122)
Out-of-State
9.1%(113)

Regional Representation

In-State1,122

91% of student body

Out-of-State113

9% of student body

States Represented

26 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

42%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age