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Purdue University Northwest Men's Track & Field

The Purdue University Northwest men's track & field program competes in NCAA Division II (D2) as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, based in Hammond, Indiana. The program is better funded than 72% of D2 men's track & field programs, earning a B for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 49% of D2 men's track & field programs, and the school is more affordable than 70% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
42
Division
NCAA/NAIA competitive tier for this program.
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
4,622
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
71%
State
Indiana
City
Hammond
Address
2200 169th Street
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 72% of D2 men's track & field programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$109,405
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$34,365
Head Coach Compensation
Total annual head coach compensation.
$53,154
Recruiting Expenses
Annual program spending on recruiting activities.
$3,278
Avg. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$2,336
C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 49% of D2 men's track & field programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
68%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
47%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$48,439
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$48,318
B

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 70% of D2 men's track & field programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$7,259
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$14,144
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$6,176
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$8,463
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$25
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