Purdue University Global-Indianapolis

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

West Lafayette, IN

$10,080

Avg in-state tuition

$13,356

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Purdue University Global-Indianapolis

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

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 33,192, and admissions are selective. The university offers 33 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 22%, and a student-faculty ratio of 28:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $10,080, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $13,356.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

33% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

22% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

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

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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 Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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44k

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

28:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

57%

Black

20%

Hispanic

13%

Two or more races

4%

Unknown

3%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

64%

Socio-economic diversity

Information not available

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

99

Total Online Enrollment

43,927

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

1% On-campus

99% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 100% online

Associate Check Bold 93% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 100% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate Check Bold 100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $10,080 $13,356
Graduate $8,766 $9,740

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies Currently unavailable
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $4,959
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,190
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $1,470

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $10,080 $13,356
Off-campus without family $17,229 $20,505
Off-campus with family $11,550 $14,826

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

Information not available

State Grant Aid

Information not available

Institution Grant Aid

29%

Pell Grant

Information not available

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid Information not available
State Grant Aid Information not available
Institution Grant Aid $4,290
Pell Grant Aid $3,203

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

3

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

10

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

12

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

13

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

14

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. 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.