Purdue University-North Central Campus

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2016 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,251

1.96% growth from 2015

2016 Average Net Price

$6,942

After Financial Aid

2016 Acceptance Rate

49.9%

2,975 Applicants

2016 Enrolled Students

6,092

35% Full-Time

2016 Graduation Rate

22.8%

145 Graduates

Costs

In 2016, the median undergraduate tuition at Purdue University-North Central Campus is $6,251.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,942.

In 2016, 28% of undergraduate students attending Purdue University-North Central Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,251

2016 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2016, the cost of tuition at Purdue University-North Central Campus was $6,251.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Purdue University-North Central Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,942

2016 Value

6.94%

1 Year Growth

In 2016 Purdue University-North Central Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,942. Between 2015 and 2016, the average net price of Purdue University-North Central Campus grew by 6.94%.

This chart compares the average net price of Purdue University-North Central Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$8,128

Room and Board

$1,906

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Purdue University-North Central Campus was of $8,128 in 2016. The cost of room and board increased by 0.395% between 2015 and 2016.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,906. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Purdue University-North Central Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

28% of undergraduate students at Purdue University-North Central Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2016. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2015, when 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Purdue University-North Central Campus (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.

Enrollment

Purdue University-North Central Campus had a total enrollment of 6,092 students in 2016. The full-time enrollment at Purdue University-North Central Campus is 2,135 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,957. This means that 35% of students enrolled at Purdue University-North Central Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Purdue University-North Central Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.4% White, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.2% Black or African American, 2.12% Asian, 2.02% Two or More Races, 0.361% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0328% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Purdue University-North Central Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.2%), followed by White Male (33.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.14%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (56%), followed by White Female (40%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Purdue University-North Central Campus in 2016, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,092 students. The full-time enrollment at Purdue University-North Central Campus is 2,135 and the part-time enrollment is 3,957. This means that 35% of students enrolled at Purdue University-North Central Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Purdue University-North Central Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

53%

2016 Retention Rate

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-North Central Campus was 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Purdue University-North Central Campus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Purdue University-North Central Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2016)

White
4,654 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
829 enrolled students
Black or African American
317 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Purdue University-North Central Campus is 76.4% White, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.2% Black or African American, 2.12% Asian, 2.02% Two or More Races, 0.361% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0328% 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 Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 5 students (0.0821%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2016, 89 more women than men received degrees from Purdue University-North Central Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Purdue University-North Central Campus is white (476 degrees awarded). There were 13.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (35 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Purdue University-North Central Campus is Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services (69 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (65 degrees) and General Psychology (45 degrees).

In 2016, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Purdue University-North Central Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (81 degrees awarded), Psychology (45 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (19 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Purdue University-North Central Campus are Accountants & auditors (1,041,538 people), Other managers (889,252 people), Financial managers (551,622 people), Chief executives & legislators (447,475 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (338,897 people).

The most specialized majors at Purdue University-North Central Campus in 2016 are Engineering Technologies (81 degrees awarded), Psychology (45 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (19 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (19 degrees), and Business (151 degrees) (as of 2016).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Purdue University-North Central Campus are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Physicians, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

The most specialized majors at Purdue University-North Central Campus are Engineering Technologies (81 degrees awarded), Psychology (45 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (19 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (19 degrees), and Business (151 degrees) (as of 2016).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Purdue University-North Central Campus are Elementary & secondary schools (1,017,676 people), Computer Systems Design (691,557 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (643,727 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (581,837 people), and Banking & related activities (487,721 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Purdue University-North Central Campus.

Most Common (2016)

Operations Management & Supervision
13 degrees awarded
Other Management Information Systems & Services
2 degrees awarded
Quality Control Technology
1 degrees awarded

In 2016, the most common less than 1 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Purdue University-North Central Campus was Operations Management & Supervision with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from less than 1 year postsecondary certificate programs at Purdue University-North Central Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

239

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2016

328

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2016

In 2016, 239 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University-North Central Campus, which is 0.729 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (328).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Purdue University-North Central Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2016, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University-North Central Campus in Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services, which is 0.917 times less than the 36 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2016, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University-North Central Campus in Registered Nursing, which is 8.29 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

21%

150% Completion Time

In 2016, 5% of students graduating from Purdue University-North Central Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 21% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2016)

White
476 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
35 degrees awarded
Black or African American
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Purdue University-North Central Campus is white (476 degrees awarded). There were 13.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (35 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2016)

White Female
318 degrees awarded
White Female
299 degrees awarded
White Female
285 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Purdue University-North Central Campus is white female (318 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (299 degrees).

Operations

Purdue University-North Central Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $3.73M, as of the end of the 2016 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 402k (10.8%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2016, Purdue University-North Central Campus had a total salary expenditure of 39.5M. Purdue University-North Central Campus employs 44 Associate professors, 31 Assistant professors and 17 Lecturers. Most academics at Purdue University-North Central Campus are Male Associate professor (26), Female Assistant professor (18), and Female Associate professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Purdue University-North Central Campus are: Business and Financial Operations, with 50 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 47 employees, and Service with 43 employees.

Endowment

$3.73M

2016 Endowment

5.34%

decline from 2015

Purdue University-North Central Campus has an endowment valued at about $3.73M, as of the end of the 2016 fiscal year. The endowment of Purdue University-North Central Campus declined 5.34% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $45.7M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Purdue University-North Central Campus (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$19.8M

2016 Salaries

4.46%

decline from 2015

In 2016, Purdue University-North Central Campus paid a median of $19.8M in salaries, which represents 50.2% of their overall expenditure ($39.5M) and a 4.46% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.03% growth between 2014 and 2015, and a 1.42% growth between 2013 and 2014.

Instructional Salaries

$7.52M

Instructional Salaries

105

Number of Employees

In 2016, Purdue University-North Central Campus paid a total of $7.52M to 105 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2016, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Purdue University-North Central Campus were Business and Financial Operations with 50 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 47 employees, and Service with 43 employees.

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