Purdue University Global

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Non Traditional

Student body size	Large
Student to faculty ratio	27 to 1
Students retention rate	75%
On-time graduation rate	29%

Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, Purdue Global is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Purdue University Global is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Purdue University Global is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Purdue Global is reported to be 29%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Indiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 49%.

Purdue Global boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,125

Cost of attendance at Purdue University Global in 2022 for students from Indiana.

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Indiana's average	$8,887
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,436

Cost of attendance at Purdue University Global in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$22,628
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Purdue University Global received on average $8,251 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,251

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	10	71%	$4,411	$44,110
Other Federal Grant	12	86%	$5,229	$62,746
State Grant/Scholarships	3	21%	$9,774	$29,322
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1	7%	$15,195	$15,195
Total Grant & Scholarships	13	93%	$8,251	$107,263

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Purdue University Global students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Purdue University Global students is 28.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.2%.

28.7%

African American 25.0% 2 students
white 25.3% 19 students
unknown 50.0% 5 students

Service Offerings

Purdue University Global provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Purdue University Global offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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