Purdue University Global

9000 Keystone Crossing, Suite 800
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • We at Professional Careers Institute are dedicated to assisting students in acquiring marketable skills for the workplace of today and the future. We have designed our programs to include both theory and practical hands-on application to help students develop newly acquired skills and gain confidence in their new abilities.

School Highlights

Purdue University Global serves 38,138 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 85%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 38,138 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 35:1
  • Minority enrollment: 45%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Purdue University Global ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 1,085 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Purdue University Global
(IN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
1,085 staff
119 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Purdue University Global has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Purdue University Global diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
38,138 students
3,848 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
25:1
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# Full-Time Students
10,013 students
1,083 students
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# Part-Time Students
28,125 students
2,765 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Purdue University Global.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
315 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,753 students
1,152 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
5,260 students
5,260 students
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Indiana All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
24,054 students
93 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
4,071 students
35 students
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Indiana All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
83 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
5%
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% Hispanic
11%
2%
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% Black
22%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Purdue University Global and the percentage of Black community college students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
55%
15%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
31%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
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% Unknown races
4%
35%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
Diversity Score
0.63
0.75
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
65%
40%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Purdue University Global and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Indiana by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6798%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,900
$32,100
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Purdue University Global and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Indiana by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
84%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Purdue University Global and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$13,625
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Purdue University Global and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Indiana by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,518
$4,867
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Purdue University Global and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Indiana by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
74%
SAT Reading
n/a
485
SAT Math
n/a
485
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • At Professional Careers Institute, the student is able to earn an Associate of Applied Science or Associate of Arts Degree as applicable. All programs include an externship or clinicals which build upon the classroom experience. The externship enables the student to apply newly learned skills in a workplace environment. The student can earn diplomas at Professional Careers Institute in Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical/Dental Office Administration, Medical Assistant and Computer Office Administration. PCI occupies approximately 17,500 square feet with lighted parking surrounding the facility. The facility includes classrooms, laboratories, a library/resource center, a student lounge and offices. PCI is easily accessible and is located just off Interstate 465 at the 71st Street exit on the west side of Indianapolis. Professional Careers Institute is fully aAccredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Purdue University Global's ranking?
Purdue University Global ranks among the top 20% of community college in Indiana for: Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Purdue University Global located?
Purdue University Global is located in the Washington Township neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 38,138 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 35:1
  • Minority enrollment: 45%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Indiana public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,695 per year for in-state students and $7,846 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,044 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Indiana is 85%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Indiana community colleges have a diversity score of 0.75, which is equal to the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Indiana is Ross Medical Education Center-Granger. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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