- 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 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 51%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- 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
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
1,085 staff
119 staff
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 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
38,138 students
1,548 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
10,013 students
502 students
# Part-Time Students
28,125 students
2,765 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
289 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,753 students
502 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
5,260 students
5,260 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
24,054 students
180 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
4,071 students
35 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
83 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
4%
% Black
22%
9%
% White
55%
49%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Unknown races
4%
32%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
65%
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3346%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,900
$32,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$13,625
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,518
$4,867
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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