Purdue University Global
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want a major research university experience. freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 30,828 students.
About This School
Purdue University Global is a public institution located in West Lafayette, Indiana with approximately 30,828 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,770 per year. The graduation rate is 50%, and the typical graduate earns $40,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Purdue University Global, Inc. is a public online university that is a separately accredited part of the Purdue University system. Its primary focus is educating working adults.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the low median debt of $11,648 and affordable net price of $12,267/year make this genuinely accessible for working adults seeking flexibility, which is exactly who this school is designed for. However, the 25% freshman retention rate and 48% graduation rate are real red flags — most students who start here don't finish — and median earnings of $40,100 a decade out suggest limited career earnings lift. Worth considering only if you're a self-motivated adult learner who needs an online, flexible program and has a clear plan to actually complete your degree.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 29% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (30,828 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Purdue University Global
2550 Northwestern Avenue, Suite 1100
West Lafayette, IN 47906
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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