Purdue University Global Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Purdue University Global is a public certificate and vocational school in West Lafayette, Indiana, enrolling about 30,828 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,770 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $10,101. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $36,596 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $10,101
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,770 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 30,828 18.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 53.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 0.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 63.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 12.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 47,778
- Room & Board: $6,870 annual estimate
Purdue University Global: what the data shows
Common questions about Purdue University Global, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Purdue University Global?
Purdue University Global is located in West Lafayette, IN (ZIP 47906).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Purdue University Global public or private?
Purdue University Global is a Public institution.
How much does Purdue University Global cost?
Published tuition: $10,101 in-state, $14,412 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,770.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,806 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $1,665 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,267 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $40,404.
How big is Purdue University Global?
Total enrollment: 30,828 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 47,778 students.
Graduate enrollment: 14,364 students.
About 18% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Purdue University Global?
150%-time completion rate: 50.00%.
First-year retention: 57.1%.
What do graduates of Purdue University Global earn?
Median earnings: $32,973 six years after entry; $36,596 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,078.
47.32% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Purdue University Global known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (4,151 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (1,525 completions)
- Behavioral Sciences (1,179 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (837 completions)
- Health and Wellness, General (803 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (724 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other (661 completions)
- Dietitian Assistant (516 completions)
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller (407 completions)
- Computer Support Specialist (403 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Purdue University Global a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 50.00%; median earnings $36,596 at 10 years; net price $7,770. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$10,101
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Purdue University Global was $10,101.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,770
2024 Value
In 2024 Purdue University Global had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,770.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$31,080 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,770 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$40,404 4-Year In-State Tuition
$57,648 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$6,870 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$16,971 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$67,884 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Purdue University Global.
Financial Aid by Income Level
47.32% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
45.52% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Purdue University Global was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Purdue University Global in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2016–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $14,325 | $14,325 | — |
| 2017 | $14,263 | $14,263 | — |
| 2018 | $14,343 | $14,343 | — |
| 2019 | $8,037 | $14,358 | — |
| 2020 | $10,167 | $14,478 | — |
| 2021 | $10,125 | $14,436 | $-4,247 |
| 2022 | $10,134 | $14,445 | $4,765 |
| 2023 | $10,110 | $14,421 | $1,724 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Purdue University Global reported total enrollment of about 30,828 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (51.6%), Black or African American (19.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (16.8%). About 47.32% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
18.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Purdue University Global in 2024 is 30,828 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 47,778 students. Graduate enrollment is about 14,364 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
57.1%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 51.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
33.33% 100% Completion Time
50.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 33.33% of students graduating from Purdue University Global completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 47% male / 53% female
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 74% male / 26% female
- Behavioral Sciences: 17% male / 83% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Purdue University Global.
Return on Investment
$26,078 Median Student Debt
$36,596 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
71.26% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1077.48% Return on Investment
7.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Purdue University Global.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 91 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 4,151 completions
2. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 1,525 completions
3. Behavioral Sciences: 1,179 completions
4. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 837 completions
5. Health and Wellness, General: 803 completions
6. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 724 completions
7. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other: 661 completions
8. Dietitian Assistant: 516 completions
9. Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 407 completions
Most popular programs at Purdue University Global.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Purdue University Global graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Purdue University Global from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 12.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,514
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,494
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Purdue University Global is a public institution located in West Lafayette, IN, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Behavioral Sciences. Enrollment is approximately 30,828 students. Student body composition includes White (51.6%), Black or African American (19.1%), Hispanic or Latino (16.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 50.00%. Approximately 47.32% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 91 distinct degree programs, Purdue University Global provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Purdue University Global located?
Purdue University Global is located in West Lafayette, IN.
How much does Purdue University Global cost?
Reported tuition is $10,101 and average net price is $7,770 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,870 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Purdue University Global?
Purdue University Global reports undergraduate enrollment of about 47,778 students, White (51.6%), Black or African American (19.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Purdue University Global?
About 53.3% of students at Purdue University Global are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Purdue University Global earn?
Median earnings are $32,973 six years after entry and $36,596 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Purdue University Global?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Purdue University Global students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,078.
Is Purdue University Global public or private?
Purdue University Global is a public institution located in West Lafayette, IN.
Is Purdue University Global an HBCU?
No. Purdue University Global is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Purdue University Global a tribal college?
No. Purdue University Global is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Purdue University Global a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Purdue University Global does not meet that proxy (reported share 16.8%).
Is Purdue University Global religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Purdue University Global in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Indiana college costs
- Indiana colleges by ROI
- Indiana trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Indiana
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.