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Purdue University Global is a higher education institution located in Tippecanoe County, IN. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Purdue University Global were General Business Administration & Management (983 degrees awarded), Health Care Administration & Management (612 degrees), and General Health & Wellness (539 degrees).
In 2024, 19,618 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Purdue University Global. 58.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (10,534 degrees), 3.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3,246 degrees).
The median undergraduate tuition at Purdue University Global is $10,080, which is $−21,840 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).
In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Purdue University Global was 0.662%, corresponding to 114 out of the 17,214 total borrowers.
In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Purdue University Global is $10,080, which is $21,840 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).
After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,770.
In 2024, 70% of undergraduate students attending Purdue University Global received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Purdue University Global was $10,080. The cost of tuition at Purdue University Global is $−21,840 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).
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In 2024 Purdue University Global had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,770. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Purdue University Global grew by 18.2%.
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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
The average yearly cost of room and board at Purdue University Global was of $6,870 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 33.9% between 2023 and 2024.
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70% of undergraduate students at Purdue University Global received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.
This chart compares the average award discount at Purdue University Global (in red) with that of other similar universities.
The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.
In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Purdue University Global was 0.662%, which represents 114 out of the 17214 total borrowers.
A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.
Purdue University Global had a total enrollment of 45,588 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Purdue University Global is 12,906 students and the part-time enrollment is 32,682. This means that 28.3% of students enrolled at Purdue University Global are enrolled full-time.
The enrolled student population at Purdue University Global, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.8% White, 19.7% Black or African American, 15.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.38% Two or More Races, 4.19% Asian, 0.48% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.375% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.
Students enrolled at Purdue University Global in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.5%), followed by White Male (21.6%) and Black or African American Female (10.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (15.4%) and White Male (14.6%).
The total enrollment at Purdue University Global in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45,588 students. The full-time enrollment at Purdue University Global is 12,906 and the part-time enrollment is 32,682. This means that 28.3% of students enrolled at Purdue University Global are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.
This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Purdue University Global (in red) compares to similar universities.
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Purdue University Global was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Purdue University Global had a retention rate lower than its peers.
This chart shows the retention rate over time at Purdue University Global (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.
The enrolled student population at Purdue University Global is 50.8% White, 19.7% Black or African American, 15.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.38% Two or More Races, 4.19% Asian, 0.48% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.375% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.
Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,736 students (3.81%) did not report their race.
In 2024, 3,196 more women than men received degrees from Purdue University Global. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Purdue University Global is white (10,534 degrees awarded). There were 3.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3,246 degrees).
The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Purdue University Global is General Business Administration & Management (983 degrees awarded), followed by Health Care Administration & Management (612 degrees) and General Health & Wellness (539 degrees).
In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Purdue University Global, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (1,646 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3,577 degrees), and Protective Services (1,230 degrees).
The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Purdue University Global are Accountants & auditors (1,037,861 people), Other managers (893,328 people), Software developers (795,573 people), Financial managers (549,335 people), and Chief executives & legislators (447,160 people).
The most specialized majors at Purdue University Global in 2024 are Interdisciplinary Studies (1,646 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3,577 degrees), Protective Services (1,230 degrees), Legal (596 degrees), and Business (6,368 degrees) (as of 2024).
The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Purdue University Global are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists
The most specialized majors at Purdue University Global are Interdisciplinary Studies (1,646 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3,577 degrees), Protective Services (1,230 degrees), Legal (596 degrees), and Business (6,368 degrees) (as of 2024).
The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Purdue University Global are Computer Systems Design (1,196,148 people), Elementary & secondary schools (707,524 people), Banking & related activities (529,020 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (522,123 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (499,277 people).
The most specialized majors at Purdue University Global are Interdisciplinary Studies (1,646 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (3,577 degrees), Protective Services (1,230 degrees), Legal (596 degrees), and Business (6,368 degrees) (as of 2024).
In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Purdue University Global was Medical Assistant with 121 degrees awarded.
This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Purdue University Global according to their major.
In 2024, 8,211 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University Global, which is 0.72 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (11,407).
This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Purdue University Global by degrees awarded.
In 2024, 1,948 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University Global in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.884 times less than the 2,203 female recipients with that same degree.
In 2024, 2,203 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University Global in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.13 times more than the 1,948 male recipients with that same degree.
In 2024, 10% of students graduating from Purdue University Global completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 10% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 10% within 200%.
The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.
Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.
The most common race/ethnicity at Purdue University Global is white (10,534 degrees awarded). There were 3.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3,246 degrees).
5.58% of degree recipients (1,095 students) did not report their race.
The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Purdue University Global is white female (6,078 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (5,842 degrees).
Purdue University Global has an endowment valued at nearly $178k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.68M (2.63k%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.
In 2024, Purdue University Global had a total salary expenditure of 475M. Purdue University Global employs 287 No academic ranks. Most academics at Purdue University Global are Female No academic rank (183), and Male No academic rank (104).
The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Purdue University Global are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 191 employees, Management, with 125 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 48 employees.
Purdue University Global has an endowment valued at about $178k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Purdue University Global grew 39.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $252M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.
This line chart shows how the endowment at Purdue University Global (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.
The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.
In 2024, Purdue University Global paid a median of $185M in salaries, which represents 38.9% of their overall expenditure ($475M) and a 6.19% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.4% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.65% decline between 2021 and 2022.
In 2024, Purdue University Global paid a total of $22.4M to 287 employees working as instructors, which represents 12.2% of all salaries paid.
This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.
In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Purdue University Global were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 191 employees, Management with 125 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 48 employees.