Purdue University Global

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,080

2023 Average Net Price

$9,494

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

44,421

28% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

50%

1 Graduates

About

Purdue University Global is a higher education institution located in Tippecanoe County, IN. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Purdue University Global were General Business Administration & Management (1,701 degrees awarded), Other Computer & Information Support Services (835 degrees), and Computer & Information Systems Security (476 degrees).

In 2023, 16,892 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Purdue University Global. 60% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (9,728 degrees), 3.56 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2,734 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Purdue University Global is $10,080, which is $−3,732 less than the national average for ($13,813).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Purdue University Global was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 18,248 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Purdue University Global is $10,080, which is $3,733 less than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,494.

In 2023, 70% of undergraduate students attending Purdue University Global received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,080

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Purdue University Global was $10,080. The cost of tuition at Purdue University Global is $−3,733 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

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

Average Net Price

$9,494

2023 Value

39.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Purdue University Global had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,494. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Purdue University Global grew by 39.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Purdue University Global (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

$5,130

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Purdue University Global was of $5,130 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Purdue University Global received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.41% with respect to 2022, when 71% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Purdue University Global was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 18248 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 44,421 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Purdue University Global is 12,433 students and the part-time enrollment is 31,988. This means that 28% of students enrolled at Purdue University Global are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Purdue University Global, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52% White, 18.6% Black or African American, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.1% Two or More Races, 4.03% Asian, 0.507% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.41% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Purdue University Global in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.5%), followed by White Male (21.3%) and Black or African American Female (10.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.1%), followed by White Male (16.5%) and Black or African American Female (13.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

28%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Purdue University Global in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44,421 students. The full-time enrollment at Purdue University Global is 12,433 and the part-time enrollment is 31,988.

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

25%

2023 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 25%.

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 (2023)

White
23,102 enrolled students
Black or African American
8,270 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
6,765 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Purdue University Global is 52% White, 18.6% Black or African American, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.1% Two or More Races, 4.03% Asian, 0.507% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.41% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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, 2,024 students (4.56%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 3,394 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 (9,728 degrees awarded). There were 3.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2,734 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Purdue University Global is General Business Administration & Management (1,701 degrees awarded), followed by Other Computer & Information Support Services (835 degrees) and Computer & Information Systems Security (476 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (1,261 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2,718 degrees), and Protective Services (1,212 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 Global are Accountants & auditors (1,036,113 people), Other managers (867,306 people), Software developers (741,671 people), Financial managers (536,457 people), and Chief executives & legislators (435,197 people).

The most specialized majors at Purdue University Global in 2023 are Interdisciplinary Studies (1,261 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2,718 degrees), Protective Services (1,212 degrees), Business (5,358 degrees), and Legal (382 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Purdue University Global are Interdisciplinary Studies (1,261 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2,718 degrees), Protective Services (1,212 degrees), Business (5,358 degrees), and Legal (382 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

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 Computer Systems Design (1,066,018 people), Elementary & secondary schools (651,181 people), Banking & related activities (549,779 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (511,891 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (463,776 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 (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
1,701 degrees awarded
Other Computer & Information Support Services
835 degrees awarded
Computer & Information Systems Security
476 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Purdue University Global was General Business Administration & Management with 1,701 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

6,749

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

10,143

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 6,749 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University Global, which is 0.665 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (10,143).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 1,625 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University Global in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.81 times less than the 2,006 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 2,006 degrees were awarded to men at Purdue University Global in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.23 times more than the 1,625 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 27% of students graduating from Purdue University Global completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% 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 (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Purdue University Global is Female and White (100% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

White
9,728 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2,734 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,255 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Purdue University Global is white (9,728 degrees awarded). There were 3.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (2,734 degrees).

3.62% of degree recipients (612 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
5,842 degrees awarded
White Male
3,886 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
1,818 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Purdue University Global is white female (5,842 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (3,886 degrees).

Operations

Purdue University Global has an endowment valued at nearly $128k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year.

In 2023, Purdue University Global had a total salary expenditure of 465M. Purdue University Global employs 298 No academic ranks. Most academics at Purdue University Global are Female No academic rank (189), and Male No academic rank (109).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Purdue University Global are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 204 employees, Management, with 127 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 51 employees.

Endowment

$128k

2023 Endowment

Purdue University Global has an endowment valued at about $128k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Purdue University Global grew 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11M lower than than the median endowment of 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 Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$174M

2023 Salaries

7.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Purdue University Global paid a median of $174M in salaries, which represents 37.4% of their overall expenditure ($465M) and a 7.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.65% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 5% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$22.7M

Instructional Salaries

298

Number of Employees

In 2023, Purdue University Global paid a total of $22.7M to 298 employees working as instructors, which represents 13% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $160k (22.2%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

298 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

204 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Purdue University Global was No academic rank with 298 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Purdue University Global were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 204 employees, Management with 127 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 51 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Purdue University Global was Female No academic rank with 189 employees, and Male No academic rank with 109 employees.

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

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