Purdue University Global-Indianapolis

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About Purdue University Global-Indianapolis

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Purdue University Global-Indianapolis is a large public university located on an urban campus in West Lafayette, Indiana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 32,477, and admissions are selective. The university offers 28 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 29%, and a student-faculty ratio of 27:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $10,080, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $13,356.

West Lafayette, IN

$10,080

Avg in-state
tuition

$13,356

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

75%

Retention Rate Insight

75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

29%

Graduation Rate Insight

29% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

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High school transcript--

High school rank--

Letter of recommendation--

High school GPA--

Open admissionYes

Completion of college prep program--

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

44k

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

27:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold

Demographics

White

56%

Unknown

3%

Black

19%

Hispanic

13%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

71% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

71%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

134

Total Online Enrollment

43,458

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

1% On-campus

99% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold100% online

AssociateCheck Bold94% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold100% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold100% online

Master'sCheck Bold100% online

DoctorateCheck Bold100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

86%

State Grant Aid

21%

Institution Grant Aid

7%

Pell Grant

71%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,229
State Grant Aid$9,774
Institution Grant Aid$15,195
Pell Grant Aid$3,181

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debtafter graduation

$29k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

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Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
2Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
3Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
4Education.
5Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
6Health Professions And Related Programs.
7Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
8Legal Professions And Studies.
9Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
10Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
11Natural Resources And Conservation.
12Psychology.
13Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
14Security And Protective Services.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.