Chicago in Valparaiso, Indiana, Gabis Arboretum has a number of hiking trails to access its diverse landscape.
== Academics ==
Purdue University Northwest offers undergraduate and graduate programs in more than 70 areas of study, plus a doctor of nursing practice degree. Purdue Northwest has been recognized among the best regional universities in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings (2018).
=== Tuition ===
Undergraduate tuition rates for full time students, as of 2019, is approximately $7,813 for in-state (Indiana resident) students and $17,654 for out-of-state students. Graduate tuition rates of at least 8 credit hours in 2018 are approximately $5,060 for in-state (Indiana resident) students and $10,798 for out-of-state students.
Incoming, out of state, freshman for the Fall of 2018 will see a decreased tuition rate due to the Reduced Out-of-State Advantage Rate (R.O.A.R.) Tuition Program. The R.O.A.R. program will give future Purdue Northwest freshman lower rates due to the Hammond campus’ …
