Purdue University Northwest is a public regional university with campuses in Hammond and Westville, Indiana, formed in 2016 from Purdue Calumet and North Central. It offers 70+ undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, nursing, business, and education. Students rave about small classes, dedicated professors, modern facilities, and strong career preparation near Chicago.

State

Indiana

Student Population

8,200

Acceptance Rate

71%

GPA Range

2.9-3.2

SAT Range

920-1140

Common Majors

Engineering, Nursing, Business, Education

"Pride Fest packs Hammond lawn but Westville shuttle runs late. We do Pride Rock chants at volleyball games, though parking wars rage between campuses. Founders Day honors merger with free swag. Commuter lounge closes weekends, forcing library study marathons."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$8,357 (in-state), $15,504 (out-of-state)

Conference

Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

76.8

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Purdue Northwest men’s golf averaged about 76–77 per player per round, with team totals near 307 over four counting scores. The Pride posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, competed in tightly packed GLIAC‑style events, and showed steady four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

Purdue Northwest women’s golf averaged about 83 per player per round, with team totals around 331 per 18 holes. The Pride turned in frequent 70s and 80s, recorded at least one top‑five finish, and gradually tightened their low‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Jake Nietfeldt

Women's Coach

Jake Nietfeldt

Men's Email

jnietfel@pnw.edu

Women's Email

jnietfel@pnw.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Jake Nietfeldt serves as head men's golf coach at Purdue Northwest, guiding Pride through GLIAC events like Bulldog Fall Classic (4th/10), Lewis Fall Invite, and GLIAC Championships at Stoatin Brae. With GA Miriah Gabel, he builds Midwest DII competitiveness from the Hammond campus toward regional qualification.

Women's Coach Bio

Jake Nietfeldt leads PNW women's golf alongside men's program in GLIAC play, including Ohio Dominican Champions Invite (12th/15) and spring championships at Stonehenge North. Supported by Miriah Gabel from Hammond base, he emphasizes development for conference contention and NCAA Midwest Regionals.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"Pride Fest packs Hammond lawn but Westville shuttle runs late. We do Pride Rock chants at volleyball games, though parking wars rage between campuses. Founders Day honors merger with free swag. Commuter lounge closes weekends, forcing library study marathons."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Purdue Northwest men’s golf averaged about 76–77 per player per round, with team totals near 307 over four counting scores. The Pride posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, competed in tightly packed GLIAC‑style events, and showed steady four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

Purdue Northwest women’s golf averaged about 83 per player per round, with team totals around 331 per 18 holes. The Pride turned in frequent 70s and 80s, recorded at least one top‑five finish, and gradually tightened their low‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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