Purdue University Global

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,080

2021 Average Net Price

$3,802

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.84%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

43,458

24.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

30%

9 Graduates

About

Purdue University Global is a higher education institution located in Tippecanoe County, IN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Purdue University Global were General Business Administration & Management (805 degrees awarded), Health Care Administration & Management (578 degrees), and General Health & Wellness (550 degrees).

In 2021, 13,709 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Purdue University Global. 63.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (7,904 degrees), 3.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2,613 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Purdue University Global is $10,080, which is $−1,905 less than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Purdue University Global is $10,080, which is $−1,905 less than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,802.

In 2021, 68% of undergraduate students attending Purdue University Global received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,080

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Purdue University Global was $10,080. The cost of tuition at Purdue University Global is $−1,905 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Purdue University Global (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$3,802

2021 Value

In 2021 Purdue University Global had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,802. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Purdue University Global grew by 0%.

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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.

Other Student Expenses

$4,959

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Purdue University Global was of $4,959 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at Purdue University Global received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.49% with respect to 2020, when 67% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.84%

2019 Default Rate

590

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Purdue University Global was 2.84%, which represents 590 out of the 20778 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.

Enrollment

Purdue University Global had a total enrollment of 43,458 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Purdue University Global is 10,571 students and the part-time enrollment is 32,887. This means that 24.3% of students enrolled at Purdue University Global are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Purdue University Global, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.2% White, 19.1% Black or African American, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.7% Two or More Races, 3.44% Asian, 0.612% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.469% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Purdue University Global in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.2%), followed by White Male (21%) and Black or African American Female (11.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38%), followed by White Male (18.6%) and Black or African American Female (14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

24.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Purdue University Global in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43,458 students. The full-time enrollment at Purdue University Global is 10,571 and the part-time enrollment is 32,887.

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

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2021 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 Global was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), 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.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
24,440 enrolled students
Black or African American
8,305 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
5,863 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Purdue University Global is 56.2% White, 19.1% Black or African American, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.7% Two or More Races, 3.44% Asian, 0.612% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.469% 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 is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% 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, 1,144 students (2.63%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 3,821 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 (7,904 degrees awarded). There were 3.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2613 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Purdue University Global is General Business Administration & Management (805 degrees awarded), followed by Health Care Administration & Management (578 degrees) and General Health & Wellness (550 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Purdue University Global are Registered nurses (1,378,482 people), Social workers, all other (199,352 people), Medical & health services managers (175,330 people), Other managers (159,274 people), and Physicians (143,067 people).

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 Global are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Podiatrists

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Purdue University Global are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,602,075 people), Elementary & secondary schools (422,980 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (374,141 people), Outpatient care centers (296,021 people), and Offices of physicians (224,428 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 Global.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
805 degree-majors awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
578 degree-majors awarded
General Health & Wellness
550 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Purdue University Global was General Business Administration & Management with 805 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Purdue University Global according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

4,944

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

8,765

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 4,944 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University Global, which is 0.564 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (8,765).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Purdue University Global by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 955 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University Global in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.739 times less than the 1292 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 1292 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University Global in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.35 times more than the 955 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

10%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 5% 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 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (27.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Purdue University Global is Female and White (27.8% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
7,904 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2,613 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,696 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Purdue University Global is white (7,904 degrees awarded). There were 3.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2613 degrees).

2.87% of degree recipients (393 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
5,014 degrees awarded
White Male
2,890 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
1,829 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Purdue University Global is white female (5,014 degrees awarded). There were 1.73 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2890 degrees).

Operations

Purdue University Global employs 342 No academic ranks. Most academics at Purdue University Global are Female No academic rank (218), and Male No academic rank (124).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Purdue University Global are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 203 employees, Management, with 106 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 21 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$166M

2021 Salaries

decline from 2020

In 2021, Purdue University Global paid a median of $166M in salaries, a 5% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$20.6M

Instructional Salaries

342

Number of Employees

In 2021, Purdue University Global paid a total of $20.6M to 342 employees working as instructors, which represents 12.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

342 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

203 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Purdue University Global was No academic rank with 342 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Purdue University Global were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 203 employees, Management with 106 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Purdue University Global was Female No academic rank with 218 employees, and Male No academic rank with 124 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Purdue University Global.