Playing Time Data
Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at Purdue University Northwest Baseball?
Freshmen at Purdue University Northwest earn 13% of total at-bats and 12% of innings pitched — above the D2 average of 13%. Sophomores receive 23%, juniors 50%, and seniors 14%. The median hitter records 55 at-bats per season.
On the pitching side, freshmen account for 12% of innings pitched, sophomores 38%, juniors 34%, and seniors 16%. The median pitcher throws 11.6 innings per season.
Based on 2-4 years of publicly available roster and statistics data.
Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class
Median at-bats per hitter: 55
Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class
Median innings per pitcher: 11.6
Roster Retention
How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Purdue University Northwest Baseball?
15% of freshmen who join Purdue University Northwest baseball stay on the roster for all four years — below the D2 average of 32%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 9%. On average, players spend 2.4 seasons on the Purdue University Northwest roster.
Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.
Career Outcomes
What Do Purdue University Northwest Baseball Players Do After College?
9% of Purdue University Northwest baseball alumni go into engineering, the most common career path among the 34 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include operations (5%), tech sales (5%), government (5%). Top employers include Impact Medical, Superior Construction, Horizon Wealth Management,, Premier Ophthalmic, Northwestern Mutual.
Career Category Breakdown
Based on LinkedIn data for 34 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.
Coaching Staff
Who Coaches Purdue University Northwest Baseball?
Dave Griffin is the head baseball coach at Purdue University Northwest and has been with the program for 8+ years. Purdue University Northwest competes in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference as a D2 program in Hammond, IN.
Academics & Admissions
What Are the Academics Like at Purdue University Northwest?
Purdue University Northwest has a 71% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.19 for admitted students, with a 44% graduation rate — below the D2 average of 52%. 68% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.
Total undergraduate enrollment at Purdue University Northwest is 5,786 students.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Purdue University Northwest?
Attending Purdue University Northwest costs approximately $15,620 per year, with the average student receiving $8,463 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $7,157 per year. 28% of students at Purdue University Northwest receive financial aid.
Tuition vs. Financial Aid
Program History & Division
What Division Is Purdue University Northwest Baseball?
Purdue University Northwest is a D2 baseball program competing in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, located in Hammond, IN.
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