(Hammond and Westville, IN) - Purdue University Northwest is reporting a 4.3 percent growth in total enrollment.

 

The increase comes at a time when many higher education institutions across the country are being affected by fluctuating college-going rates among recent high school graduates.

 

“We are pleased and proud to report that students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees clearly recognize the value of Purdue University Northwest’s high-quality academic and co-curricular opportunities,” said PNW Chancellor Kenneth C. Holford

 

Total enrollment now stands at 9,051 students.

 

PNW also reported 1,700 new undergraduate students for the fall semester, the largest number of graduate students since before the pandemic and a 21 percent increase in high school students receiving dual credit from taking PNW courses.

 

According to PNW, 585 international students were also enrolled for the fall semester, an increase of 20 percent from the previous school year, and nine percent more graduate students from last year were taking courses.

 

PNW has campuses in Hammond and near Westville.